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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A2B8BE — Ash
#A2B8BE is a light desaturated teal sitting at 193° 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 #A2B8BE
- f6f8f9
- dae3e5
- bfced2
- a3b9bf
- 87a4ac
- 6c8f99
- 57757e
- 445c62
- 314246
- 1e282b
- 0a0e0f
Color schemes using #A2B8BE
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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#A2B8BE FAQ
What color is #A2B8BE?
#A2B8BE is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 18% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A2B8BE?
#A2B8BE is rgb(162, 184, 190) in RGB, hsl(193, 18%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 3%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A2B8BE?
White text on this background reaches 2.07:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.14:1.
What colors go well with #A2B8BE?
Its direct complement is #BEA8A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEA2AA and #BEB6A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.