analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A2A5B4 — Ash
#A2A5B4 is a light desaturated gray sitting at 230° 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.
#a2a5b4
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Tints and shades of #A2A5B4
- f7f7f8
- dcdee3
- c2c4ce
- a8abba
- 8e92a5
- 747990
- 5f6376
- 4a4d5c
- 353742
- 202228
- 0b0c0e
Color schemes using #A2A5B4
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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#A2A5B4 FAQ
What color is #A2A5B4?
#A2A5B4 is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 11% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A2A5B4?
#A2A5B4 is rgb(162, 165, 180) in RGB, hsl(230, 11%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 8%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A2A5B4?
White text on this background reaches 2.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.58:1.
What colors go well with #A2A5B4?
Its direct complement is #B4B1A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4A8A2 and #AEB4A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.