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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6BCED — Sky Blue
#A6BCED is a light saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #A6BCED
- f2f5fc
- cbd8f4
- a4bbec
- 7d9ee4
- 5781dc
- 3064d5
- 2451b1
- 1c3f8a
- 142d63
- 0c1b3c
- 040a15
Color schemes using #A6BCED
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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#A6BCED FAQ
What color is #A6BCED?
#A6BCED is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 66% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A6BCED?
#A6BCED is rgb(166, 188, 237) in RGB, hsl(221, 66%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 21%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6BCED?
White text on this background reaches 1.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.04:1.
What colors go well with #A6BCED?
Its direct complement is #EDD6A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDB3A6 and #E0EDA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.