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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0B5DA — Ash
#A0B5DA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #A0B5DA
- f4f6fb
- d2dcee
- b0c2e0
- 8fa8d3
- 6d8ec6
- 4b73b9
- 3c5e99
- 2f4978
- 213556
- 142034
- 070b12
Color schemes using #A0B5DA
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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#A0B5DA FAQ
What color is #A0B5DA?
#A0B5DA is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 44% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A0B5DA?
#A0B5DA is rgb(160, 181, 218) in RGB, hsl(218, 44%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 17%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0B5DA?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.12:1.
What colors go well with #A0B5DA?
Its direct complement is #DAC4A0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DAA7A0 and #D2DAA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.