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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FBCC9 — Ash
#9FBCC9 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 199° 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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Tints and shades of #9FBCC9
- f5f8f9
- d7e3e9
- b9ced8
- 9bb9c7
- 7da4b6
- 5f8fa5
- 4d7688
- 3c5c6a
- 2b424c
- 1a282e
- 090e10
Color schemes using #9FBCC9
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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#9FBCC9 FAQ
What color is #9FBCC9?
#9FBCC9 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 28% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FBCC9?
#9FBCC9 is rgb(159, 188, 201) in RGB, hsl(199, 28%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 6%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FBCC9?
White text on this background reaches 2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.51:1.
What colors go well with #9FBCC9?
Its direct complement is #CAADA0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAA0A8 and #CAC2A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.