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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FC6AB — Ash
#9FC6AB is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 138° 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 #9FC6AB
- f5f9f7
- d8e8dd
- bbd6c3
- 9dc4a9
- 80b38f
- 63a176
- 508560
- 3e684b
- 2d4b36
- 1b2d21
- 0a100b
Color schemes using #9FC6AB
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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#9FC6AB FAQ
What color is #9FC6AB?
#9FC6AB is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 138 degrees, 25% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FC6AB?
#9FC6AB is rgb(159, 198, 171) in RGB, hsl(138, 25%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 14%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FC6AB?
White text on this background reaches 1.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.14:1.
What colors go well with #9FC6AB?
Its direct complement is #C69FBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE9FC6 and #C69FA7 gives you contrast without the vibration.