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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4ADCB — Ash
#A4ADCB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 226° 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 #A4ADCB
- f5f6f9
- d7dbe8
- bac1d7
- 9ca6c6
- 7e8bb5
- 6070a4
- 4e5b87
- 3d476a
- 2c334c
- 1a1f2e
- 090b10
Color schemes using #A4ADCB
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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#A4ADCB FAQ
What color is #A4ADCB?
#A4ADCB is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 27% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A4ADCB?
#A4ADCB is rgb(164, 173, 203) in RGB, hsl(226, 27%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 15%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4ADCB?
White text on this background reaches 2.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.42:1.
What colors go well with #A4ADCB?
Its direct complement is #CBC2A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CBAFA4 and #C1CBA4 gives you contrast without the vibration.