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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9DEEE — Powder Blue
#C9DEEE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 206° 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.
#c9deee
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Tints and shades of #C9DEEE
- f3f8fb
- d0e2f0
- accce5
- 88b6da
- 65a1ce
- 418bc3
- 3372a2
- 28597e
- 1d405b
- 112737
- 060e13
Color schemes using #C9DEEE
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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#C9DEEE FAQ
What color is #C9DEEE?
#C9DEEE is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 52% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9DEEE?
#C9DEEE is rgb(201, 222, 238) in RGB, hsl(206, 52%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 7%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9DEEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.17:1.
What colors go well with #C9DEEE?
Its direct complement is #EED9C9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEC9CB and #EEEBC9 gives you contrast without the vibration.