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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9DDDE — Powder Blue
#C9DDDE is a light desaturated teal sitting at 183° 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.
#c9ddde
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Tints and shades of #C9DDDE
- f6f9f9
- d8e7e7
- bbd4d6
- 9ec2c4
- 81afb2
- 649da0
- 518284
- 3f6567
- 2d494a
- 1c2c2d
- 0a1010
Color schemes using #C9DDDE
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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#C9DDDE FAQ
What color is #C9DDDE?
#C9DDDE is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 183 degrees, 24% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9DDDE?
#C9DDDE is rgb(201, 221, 222) in RGB, hsl(183, 24%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 0%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9DDDE?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.88:1.
What colors go well with #C9DDDE?
Its direct complement is #DECAC9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DEC9D3 and #DED5C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.