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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0D8EE — Powder Blue
#A0D8EE is a light saturated blue sitting at 197° 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 #A0D8EE
- f2fafd
- cae9f6
- a2d9ef
- 7ac9e8
- 52b8e1
- 2ba8da
- 208bb5
- 196c8d
- 124e65
- 0b2f3e
- 041116
Color schemes using #A0D8EE
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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#A0D8EE FAQ
What color is #A0D8EE?
#A0D8EE is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 70% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A0D8EE?
#A0D8EE is rgb(160, 216, 238) in RGB, hsl(197, 70%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(33%, 9%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0D8EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.55:1.
What colors go well with #A0D8EE?
Its direct complement is #EEB6A0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEA0B1 and #EEDDA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.