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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9EEE7 — Powder Blue
#C9EEE7 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 169° 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.
#c9eee7
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Tints and shades of #C9EEE7
- f3fbfa
- d0f0ea
- ace5da
- 88dacb
- 65cebb
- 41c3ab
- 33a28e
- 287e6f
- 1d5b4f
- 113730
- 061311
Color schemes using #C9EEE7
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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#C9EEE7 FAQ
What color is #C9EEE7?
#C9EEE7 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 169 degrees, 52% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9EEE7?
#C9EEE7 is rgb(201, 238, 231) in RGB, hsl(169, 52%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 3%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9EEE7?
White text on this background reaches 1.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.87:1.
What colors go well with #C9EEE7?
Its direct complement is #EEC9D0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEC9E2 and #EED4C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.