analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A3B2AB — Ash
#A3B2AB is a light desaturated gray sitting at 152° 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.
#a3b2ab
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #A3B2AB
- f7f8f7
- dde3e0
- c4cdc9
- aab8b1
- 90a39a
- 778d83
- 61746b
- 4c5b54
- 36413c
- 212724
- 0c0e0d
Color schemes using #A3B2AB
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.
Nearby colors
#A3B2AB FAQ
What color is #A3B2AB?
#A3B2AB is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 152 degrees, 9% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A3B2AB?
#A3B2AB is rgb(163, 178, 171) in RGB, hsl(152, 9%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 4%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A3B2AB?
White text on this background reaches 2.21:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.51:1.
What colors go well with #A3B2AB?
Its direct complement is #B2A3AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2A3B2 and #B2A4A3 gives you contrast without the vibration.