analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A3B1DB — Ash
#A3B1DB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 225° 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.
#a3b1db
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #A3B1DB
- f4f6fb
- d2d9ee
- b0bce0
- 8fa0d3
- 6d83c6
- 4b67b9
- 3c5399
- 2f4178
- 212f56
- 141c34
- 070a12
Color schemes using #A3B1DB
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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#A3B1DB FAQ
What color is #A3B1DB?
#A3B1DB is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 44% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A3B1DB?
#A3B1DB is rgb(163, 177, 219) in RGB, hsl(225, 44%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 19%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A3B1DB?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.87:1.
What colors go well with #A3B1DB?
Its direct complement is #DBCDA3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBB1A3 and #CDDBA3 gives you contrast without the vibration.