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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C4EAEE — Powder Blue
#C4EAEE is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 186° 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 #C4EAEE
- f3fbfc
- cfeef1
- aae0e6
- 86d3dc
- 62c6d1
- 3db9c7
- 3099a5
- 257881
- 1b565c
- 103438
- 061214
Color schemes using #C4EAEE
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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#C4EAEE FAQ
What color is #C4EAEE?
#C4EAEE is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 186 degrees, 55% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C4EAEE?
#C4EAEE is rgb(196, 234, 238) in RGB, hsl(186, 55%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 2%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C4EAEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.35:1.
What colors go well with #C4EAEE?
Its direct complement is #EEC8C4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEC4D5 and #EEDDC4 gives you contrast without the vibration.