analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CEDED9 — Powder Blue
#CEDED9 is a light desaturated teal sitting at 161° 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.
#ceded9
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CEDED9
- f6f9f8
- dae6e2
- bed3cc
- a1c1b7
- 85aea1
- 699b8b
- 558072
- 436459
- 304840
- 1d2b27
- 0a0f0e
Color schemes using #CEDED9
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.
Nearby colors
#CEDED9 FAQ
What color is #CEDED9?
#CEDED9 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 161 degrees, 20% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CEDED9?
#CEDED9 is rgb(206, 222, 217) in RGB, hsl(161, 20%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 2%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CEDED9?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.07:1.
What colors go well with #CEDED9?
Its direct complement is #DECED3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DECEDB and #DED1CE gives you contrast without the vibration.