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#9DCFD2
≈ Continental Waters
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On white
Aa
1.71:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
10.24:1
Passes AAA
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Aa#1C1916(10.24:1)
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Normal vision#9DCFD2
Protanopia#C8CAD2
Deuteranopia#BEC3D2
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Colors that go with Continental Waters
Continental Waters sits in the teal family. Pair it with coral, warm sand or a soft blush to warm up its coolness, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameContinental Waters#98C6CBΔE 2.5CSS namePowderblue#B0E0E6ΔE 4.5Web-safe#99CCCC#99CCCCΔE 1.6
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Continental Waters — meaning & where to use it
Continental Waters is a bright teal — it reads as cool, clean and modern. It's a natural fit for tech, healthcare and coastal, spa-like brands. To keep it balanced, pair it with coral, warm sand or a soft blush to warm up its coolness.
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