analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A2B4AE — Ash
#A2B4AE is a light desaturated gray sitting at 160° 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 #A2B4AE
- f7f8f8
- dce3e1
- c2ceca
- a8bab4
- 8ea59d
- 749087
- 5f766e
- 4a5c56
- 35423e
- 202826
- 0b0e0d
Color schemes using #A2B4AE
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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#A2B4AE FAQ
What color is #A2B4AE?
#A2B4AE is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 160 degrees, 11% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A2B4AE?
#A2B4AE is rgb(162, 180, 174) in RGB, hsl(160, 11%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 3%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A2B4AE?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.68:1.
What colors go well with #A2B4AE?
Its direct complement is #B4A2A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B4A2B1 and #B4A5A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.