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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9E4CE — Powder Blue
#C9E4CE is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 131° 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.
#c9e4ce
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Tints and shades of #C9E4CE
- f5faf6
- d6ead9
- b6dabd
- 97cba1
- 78bb84
- 59ab68
- 478e54
- 386f42
- 284f2f
- 18301d
- 09110a
Color schemes using #C9E4CE
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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#C9E4CE FAQ
What color is #C9E4CE?
#C9E4CE is a shade of powder blue in the green family. It has a hue of 131 degrees, 33% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9E4CE?
#C9E4CE is rgb(201, 228, 206) in RGB, hsl(131, 33%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 10%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9E4CE?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.47:1.
What colors go well with #C9E4CE?
Its direct complement is #E4C9DF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBC9E4 and #E4C9D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.