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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FB0D5 — Ash
#9FB0D5 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 221° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #9FB0D5
- f4f6fa
- d4dbec
- b3c1de
- 93a6cf
- 728bc1
- 5170b3
- 415b94
- 334774
- 243353
- 161f32
- 080b12
Color schemes using #9FB0D5
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#9FB0D5 FAQ
What color is #9FB0D5?
#9FB0D5 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 39% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FB0D5?
#9FB0D5 is rgb(159, 176, 213) in RGB, hsl(221, 39%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 17%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FB0D5?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.65:1.
What colors go well with #9FB0D5?
Its direct complement is #D5C49F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D5A99F and #CBD59F gives you contrast without the vibration.