analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A2B5DD — Ash
#A2B5DD is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #A2B5DD
- f4f6fb
- d2dbee
- afbfe2
- 8da4d5
- 6b88c8
- 496dbc
- 3a599c
- 2d4579
- 203257
- 141e35
- 070b13
Color schemes using #A2B5DD
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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#A2B5DD FAQ
What color is #A2B5DD?
#A2B5DD is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 46% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A2B5DD?
#A2B5DD is rgb(162, 181, 221) in RGB, hsl(221, 46%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 18%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A2B5DD?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.19:1.
What colors go well with #A2B5DD?
Its direct complement is #DDCAA2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DDADA2 and #D2DDA2 gives you contrast without the vibration.