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#9FCBD5
≈ Wave
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On white
Aa
1.75:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
9.98:1
Passes AAA
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Aa#1C1916(9.98:1)

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Colors that go with Wave

Wave 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.

Borlotti Bean#D5A99FBlush Bomb#D59FB0Castaway Beach#D5C49FWintermint#9FD5C4Distant Wind Chime#E8ECEDTempest In A Teapot#333B3D
Closest named, CSS & systems
Colour nameWave#A5CED5ΔE 1.5CSS nameLightblue#ADD8E6ΔE 3.8Web-safe#99CCCC#99CCCCΔE 5.1

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

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Wave — meaning & where to use it

Wave 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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Wave color card — #9FCBD5, 159, 203, 213

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