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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9C1EA — Sky Blue
#A9C1EA is a light saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #A9C1EA
- f3f6fc
- cddbf3
- a7c0ea
- 81a4e1
- 5c89d7
- 366ece
- 2a59ac
- 204686
- 173260
- 0e1e3a
- 050b15
Color schemes using #A9C1EA
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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#A9C1EA FAQ
What color is #A9C1EA?
#A9C1EA is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 61% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A9C1EA?
#A9C1EA is rgb(169, 193, 234) in RGB, hsl(218, 61%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(28%, 18%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9C1EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.5:1.
What colors go well with #A9C1EA?
Its direct complement is #EAD2A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAB1A9 and #E1EAA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.