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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0CED5 — Powder Blue
#A0CED5 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 188° 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 #A0CED5
- f4fafa
- d4e9ec
- b3d8de
- 93c7cf
- 72b7c1
- 51a6b3
- 418994
- 336b74
- 244d53
- 162f32
- 081012
Color schemes using #A0CED5
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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#A0CED5 FAQ
What color is #A0CED5?
#A0CED5 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 39% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A0CED5?
#A0CED5 is rgb(160, 206, 213) in RGB, hsl(188, 39%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 3%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0CED5?
White text on this background reaches 1.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.28:1.
What colors go well with #A0CED5?
Its direct complement is #D5A69F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D59FB3 and #D5C19F gives you contrast without the vibration.