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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9B8EA — Sky Blue
#A9B8EA is a light saturated blue sitting at 226° 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 #A9B8EA
- f3f5fc
- cdd6f3
- a7b7ea
- 8198e1
- 5c78d7
- 3659ce
- 2a48ac
- 203886
- 172860
- 0e183a
- 050915
Color schemes using #A9B8EA
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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#A9B8EA FAQ
What color is #A9B8EA?
#A9B8EA is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 61% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A9B8EA?
#A9B8EA is rgb(169, 184, 234) in RGB, hsl(226, 61%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 21%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9B8EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.96:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.73:1.
What colors go well with #A9B8EA?
Its direct complement is #EADBA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EABAA9 and #D9EAA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.