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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EA9AD — Ash
#9EA9AD is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 196° 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 #9EA9AD
- f7f8f8
- dde1e2
- c4cacd
- abb4b7
- 919da2
- 78878c
- 626f73
- 4c565a
- 373e40
- 212627
- 0c0d0e
Color schemes using #9EA9AD
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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#9EA9AD FAQ
What color is #9EA9AD?
#9EA9AD is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 196 degrees, 8% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EA9AD?
#9EA9AD is rgb(158, 169, 173) in RGB, hsl(196, 8%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 2%, 0%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EA9AD?
White text on this background reaches 2.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.73:1.
What colors go well with #9EA9AD?
Its direct complement is #ADA29F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AD9FA2 and #ADAA9F gives you contrast without the vibration.