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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0B5CF — Ash
#A0B5CF is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #A0B5CF
- f5f7fa
- d6dfea
- b6c7da
- 97aecb
- 7896bb
- 597eab
- 47678e
- 38506f
- 283a4f
- 182330
- 090c11
Color schemes using #A0B5CF
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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#A0B5CF FAQ
What color is #A0B5CF?
#A0B5CF is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 33% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A0B5CF?
#A0B5CF is rgb(160, 181, 207) in RGB, hsl(213, 33%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 13%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0B5CF?
White text on this background reaches 2.1:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.01:1.
What colors go well with #A0B5CF?
Its direct complement is #CFBAA0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CFA2A0 and #CDCFA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.