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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A7B8EC — Sky Blue
#A7B8EC is a light saturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #A7B8EC
- f2f5fc
- ccd6f4
- a6b7eb
- 7f98e3
- 5979da
- 325ad2
- 2648af
- 1e3988
- 152962
- 0d193b
- 050915
Color schemes using #A7B8EC
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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#A7B8EC FAQ
What color is #A7B8EC?
#A7B8EC is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 64% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A7B8EC?
#A7B8EC is rgb(167, 184, 236) in RGB, hsl(225, 64%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 22%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A7B8EC?
White text on this background reaches 1.96:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.71:1.
What colors go well with #A7B8EC?
Its direct complement is #ECDBA7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ECB8A7 and #DBECA7 gives you contrast without the vibration.