analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABC1E6 — Powder Blue
#ABC1E6 is a light moderately 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 #ABC1E6
- f3f6fb
- cfdbf1
- abc1e6
- 87a6db
- 638bd0
- 3f70c6
- 315ba4
- 264780
- 1b335c
- 111f38
- 060b14
Color schemes using #ABC1E6
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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#ABC1E6 FAQ
What color is #ABC1E6?
#ABC1E6 is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 54% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABC1E6?
#ABC1E6 is rgb(171, 193, 230) in RGB, hsl(218, 54%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 16%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABC1E6?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.5:1.
What colors go well with #ABC1E6?
Its direct complement is #E6D1AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E6B4AD and #DFE6AD gives you contrast without the vibration.