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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FD8DB — Powder Blue
#9FD8DB is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 183° 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 #9FD8DB
- f4fafb
- d2ecee
- b0dfe1
- 8ed1d4
- 6cc3c7
- 4ab5ba
- 3b969b
- 2e7579
- 215457
- 143335
- 071212
Color schemes using #9FD8DB
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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#9FD8DB FAQ
What color is #9FD8DB?
#9FD8DB is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 183 degrees, 45% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FD8DB?
#9FD8DB is rgb(159, 216, 219) in RGB, hsl(183, 45%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 1%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FD8DB?
White text on this background reaches 1.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.32:1.
What colors go well with #9FD8DB?
Its direct complement is #DBA29F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DB9FBA and #DBC09F gives you contrast without the vibration.