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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9DEDF — Powder Blue
#A9DEDF is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 181° 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 #A9DEDF
- f4fbfb
- d2eeee
- afe1e2
- 8dd4d5
- 6bc7c8
- 49babc
- 3a9a9c
- 2d7879
- 205657
- 143435
- 071213
Color schemes using #A9DEDF
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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#A9DEDF FAQ
What color is #A9DEDF?
#A9DEDF is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 181 degrees, 46% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9DEDF?
#A9DEDF is rgb(169, 222, 223) in RGB, hsl(181, 46%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9DEDF?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.2:1.
What colors go well with #A9DEDF?
Its direct complement is #DFAAA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DFA9C3 and #DFC5A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.