analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0CAB8 — Ash
#A0CAB8 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 154° 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 #A0CAB8
- f5f9f8
- d7e9e1
- b9d8ca
- 9bc7b4
- 7db69d
- 5fa587
- 4d886f
- 3c6a56
- 2b4c3e
- 1a2e26
- 09100d
Color schemes using #A0CAB8
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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#A0CAB8 FAQ
What color is #A0CAB8?
#A0CAB8 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 154 degrees, 28% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A0CAB8?
#A0CAB8 is rgb(160, 202, 184) in RGB, hsl(154, 28%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 0%, 9%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0CAB8?
White text on this background reaches 1.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.64:1.
What colors go well with #A0CAB8?
Its direct complement is #CAA0B2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAA0C7 and #CAA3A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.