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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0B5CA — Ash
#A0B5CA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 210° 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 #A0B5CA
- f5f7f9
- d7e0e9
- b9c8d8
- 9bb1c7
- 7d9ab6
- 5f82a5
- 4d6b88
- 3c536a
- 2b3c4c
- 1a242e
- 090d10
Color schemes using #A0B5CA
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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#A0B5CA FAQ
What color is #A0B5CA?
#A0B5CA is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 210 degrees, 28% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A0B5CA?
#A0B5CA is rgb(160, 181, 202) in RGB, hsl(210, 28%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 10%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0B5CA?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.96:1.
What colors go well with #A0B5CA?
Its direct complement is #CAB5A0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAA0A0 and #CACAA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.