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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A2B6BE — Ash
#A2B6BE is a light desaturated blue sitting at 197° 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 #A2B6BE
- f6f8f9
- dae2e5
- bfcdd2
- a3b7bf
- 87a1ac
- 6c8c99
- 57737e
- 445a62
- 314046
- 1e272b
- 0a0e0f
Color schemes using #A2B6BE
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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#A2B6BE FAQ
What color is #A2B6BE?
#A2B6BE is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 18% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A2B6BE?
#A2B6BE is rgb(162, 182, 190) in RGB, hsl(197, 18%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 4%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A2B6BE?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.97:1.
What colors go well with #A2B6BE?
Its direct complement is #BEAAA2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEA2A8 and #BEB8A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.