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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FB4C6 — Ash
#9FB4C6 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #9FB4C6
- f5f7f9
- d8e0e8
- bbc9d6
- 9db2c4
- 809bb3
- 6384a1
- 506c85
- 3e5568
- 2d3d4b
- 1b252d
- 0a0d10
Color schemes using #9FB4C6
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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#9FB4C6 FAQ
What color is #9FB4C6?
#9FB4C6 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 25% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FB4C6?
#9FB4C6 is rgb(159, 180, 198) in RGB, hsl(208, 25%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 9%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FB4C6?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.82:1.
What colors go well with #9FB4C6?
Its direct complement is #C6B19F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C69FA1 and #C6C49F gives you contrast without the vibration.