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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9DEE5 — Powder Blue
#A9DEE5 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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 #A9DEE5
- f3fbfb
- cfedf1
- abdfe6
- 87d1db
- 63c4d0
- 3fb6c6
- 3197a4
- 267680
- 1b545c
- 113338
- 061214
Color schemes using #A9DEE5
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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#A9DEE5 FAQ
What color is #A9DEE5?
#A9DEE5 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 54% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9DEE5?
#A9DEE5 is rgb(169, 222, 229) in RGB, hsl(187, 54%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 3%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9DEE5?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.27:1.
What colors go well with #A9DEE5?
Its direct complement is #E5B0A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5A9C0 and #E5CEA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.