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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0B9CA — Ash
#A0B9CA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 204° 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 #A0B9CA
- f5f8f9
- d7e2e9
- b9cbd8
- 9bb5c7
- 7d9fb6
- 5f89a5
- 4d7188
- 3c586a
- 2b3f4c
- 1a262e
- 090d10
Color schemes using #A0B9CA
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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#A0B9CA FAQ
What color is #A0B9CA?
#A0B9CA is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 204 degrees, 28% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A0B9CA?
#A0B9CA is rgb(160, 185, 202) in RGB, hsl(204, 28%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 8%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0B9CA?
White text on this background reaches 2.04:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.29:1.
What colors go well with #A0B9CA?
Its direct complement is #CAB1A0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAA0A4 and #CAC6A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.