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#C5EBF2 — Powder Blue

#C5EBF2 is a light saturated teal sitting at 189° 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 #C5EBF2

Color schemes using #C5EBF2

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#C5EBF2 FAQ

What color is #C5EBF2?

#C5EBF2 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 63% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #C5EBF2?

#C5EBF2 is rgb(197, 235, 242) in RGB, hsl(189, 63%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 3%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #C5EBF2?

White text on this background reaches 1.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.54:1.

What colors go well with #C5EBF2?

Its direct complement is #F2CCC5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F2C5D5 and #F2E2C5 gives you contrast without the vibration.