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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9F8D6 — Powder Blue
#C9F8D6 is a light saturated green sitting at 137° 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.
#c9f8d6
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C9F8D6
- f1fdf5
- c8f8d6
- 9ef2b6
- 75ed97
- 4be878
- 22e258
- 19bd47
- 139337
- 0e6a28
- 084018
- 031708
Color schemes using #C9F8D6
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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#C9F8D6 FAQ
What color is #C9F8D6?
#C9F8D6 is a shade of powder blue in the green family. It has a hue of 137 degrees, 77% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9F8D6?
#C9F8D6 is rgb(201, 248, 214) in RGB, hsl(137, 77%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 14%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9F8D6?
White text on this background reaches 1.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.88:1.
What colors go well with #C9F8D6?
Its direct complement is #F8C9EB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEC9F8 and #F8C9D3 gives you contrast without the vibration.