analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A2BDD8 — Ash
#A2BDD8 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 210° 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.
#a2bdd8
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #A2BDD8
- f4f7fa
- d3e0ed
- b2c8df
- 91b1d1
- 709ac3
- 4f82b5
- 3f6b96
- 315375
- 233c54
- 152433
- 080d12
Color schemes using #A2BDD8
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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#A2BDD8 FAQ
What color is #A2BDD8?
#A2BDD8 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 210 degrees, 41% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A2BDD8?
#A2BDD8 is rgb(162, 189, 216) in RGB, hsl(210, 41%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 12%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A2BDD8?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.81:1.
What colors go well with #A2BDD8?
Its direct complement is #D8BDA2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8A2A2 and #D8D8A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.