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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A7CEE6 — Powder Blue
#A7CEE6 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 203° 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 #A7CEE6
- f3f8fc
- cee4f1
- aad0e7
- 85bbdd
- 61a7d2
- 3c92c8
- 2f79a6
- 255e82
- 1a435d
- 102938
- 060e14
Color schemes using #A7CEE6
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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#A7CEE6 FAQ
What color is #A7CEE6?
#A7CEE6 is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 203 degrees, 56% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A7CEE6?
#A7CEE6 is rgb(167, 206, 230) in RGB, hsl(203, 56%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 10%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A7CEE6?
White text on this background reaches 1.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.61:1.
What colors go well with #A7CEE6?
Its direct complement is #E6C0A7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E6A7AF and #E6DFA7 gives you contrast without the vibration.