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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9E2E4 — Powder Blue
#C9E2E4 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 184° 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 #C9E2E4
- f5fafa
- d6e9ea
- b6d8da
- 97c7cb
- 78b7bb
- 59a6ab
- 47898e
- 386b6f
- 284d4f
- 182f30
- 091011
Color schemes using #C9E2E4
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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#C9E2E4 FAQ
What color is #C9E2E4?
#C9E2E4 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 184 degrees, 33% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9E2E4?
#C9E2E4 is rgb(201, 226, 228) in RGB, hsl(184, 33%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 1%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9E2E4?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.48:1.
What colors go well with #C9E2E4?
Its direct complement is #E4CBC9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4C9D4 and #E4D8C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.