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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAD9DF — Powder Blue
#AAD9DF 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 #AAD9DF
- f4fafb
- d2ebee
- b0dbe1
- 8eccd4
- 6cbdc7
- 4aadba
- 3b8f9b
- 2e7079
- 215057
- 143135
- 071112
Color schemes using #AAD9DF
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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#AAD9DF FAQ
What color is #AAD9DF?
#AAD9DF is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 45% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AAD9DF?
#AAD9DF is rgb(170, 217, 223) in RGB, hsl(187, 45%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 3%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAD9DF?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.7:1.
What colors go well with #AAD9DF?
Its direct complement is #DFB0AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DFAABE and #DFCBAA gives you contrast without the vibration.