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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6CED9 — Powder Blue
#A6CED9 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 193° 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 #A6CED9
- f4f9fa
- d3e7ec
- b3d5de
- 92c3d0
- 71b1c2
- 509eb4
- 408395
- 326674
- 244954
- 162c33
- 081012
Color schemes using #A6CED9
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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#A6CED9 FAQ
What color is #A6CED9?
#A6CED9 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 40% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6CED9?
#A6CED9 is rgb(166, 206, 217) in RGB, hsl(193, 40%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 5%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6CED9?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.45:1.
What colors go well with #A6CED9?
Its direct complement is #D9B1A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9A6B4 and #D9CAA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.