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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#98AAB0 — Ash
#98AAB0 is a mid-tone desaturated blue sitting at 195° 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 #98AAB0
- f6f8f8
- dce2e4
- c1ccd0
- a7b6bb
- 8ca0a7
- 728a92
- 5d7278
- 48595e
- 344043
- 202729
- 0b0e0e
Color schemes using #98AAB0
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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#98AAB0 FAQ
What color is #98AAB0?
#98AAB0 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 13% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #98AAB0?
#98AAB0 is rgb(152, 170, 176) in RGB, hsl(195, 13%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 3%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #98AAB0?
White text on this background reaches 2.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.71:1.
What colors go well with #98AAB0?
Its direct complement is #AF9D97. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AF979D and #AFA997 gives you contrast without the vibration.