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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#97AFAD — Ash
#97AFAD is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 175° 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.
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Tints and shades of #97AFAD
- f6f8f8
- dce4e3
- c1d0ce
- a7bbb9
- 8ca7a5
- 729290
- 5d7876
- 485e5c
- 344342
- 202928
- 0b0e0e
Color schemes using #97AFAD
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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#97AFAD FAQ
What color is #97AFAD?
#97AFAD is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 175 degrees, 13% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #97AFAD?
#97AFAD is rgb(151, 175, 173) in RGB, hsl(175, 13%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 1%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97AFAD?
White text on this background reaches 2.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.05:1.
What colors go well with #97AFAD?
Its direct complement is #AF9799. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AF97A5 and #AFA197 gives you contrast without the vibration.