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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0B6CA — Ash
#A0B6CA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #A0B6CA
- f5f7f9
- d7e0e9
- b9c9d8
- 9bb2c7
- 7d9ab6
- 5f83a5
- 4d6c88
- 3c546a
- 2b3c4c
- 1a252e
- 090d10
Color schemes using #A0B6CA
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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#A0B6CA FAQ
What color is #A0B6CA?
#A0B6CA is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 28% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A0B6CA?
#A0B6CA is rgb(160, 182, 202) in RGB, hsl(209, 28%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 10%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0B6CA?
White text on this background reaches 2.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.04:1.
What colors go well with #A0B6CA?
Its direct complement is #CAB4A0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAA0A1 and #CAC9A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.