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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9CB0AD — Ash
#9CB0AD is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 171° 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 #9CB0AD
- f7f8f8
- dce3e2
- c2cecd
- a8bab7
- 8ea5a1
- 74908c
- 5f7673
- 4a5c5a
- 354240
- 202827
- 0b0e0e
Color schemes using #9CB0AD
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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#9CB0AD FAQ
What color is #9CB0AD?
#9CB0AD is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 171 degrees, 11% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9CB0AD?
#9CB0AD is rgb(156, 176, 173) in RGB, hsl(171, 11%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 2%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9CB0AD?
White text on this background reaches 2.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.23:1.
What colors go well with #9CB0AD?
Its direct complement is #B09C9F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B09CA9 and #B0A39C gives you contrast without the vibration.