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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BB0AE — Ash
#9BB0AE is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 174° 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 #9BB0AE
- f6f8f8
- dce4e3
- c2cfce
- a8bab8
- 8da6a3
- 73918e
- 5e7775
- 495d5b
- 354341
- 202928
- 0b0e0e
Color schemes using #9BB0AE
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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#9BB0AE FAQ
What color is #9BB0AE?
#9BB0AE is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 174 degrees, 12% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BB0AE?
#9BB0AE is rgb(155, 176, 174) in RGB, hsl(174, 12%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 1%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BB0AE?
White text on this background reaches 2.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.22:1.
What colors go well with #9BB0AE?
Its direct complement is #B09B9D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B09BA8 and #B0A49B gives you contrast without the vibration.