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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4B1C7 — Ash
#A4B1C7 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 218° 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 #A4B1C7
- f6f7f9
- d8dee7
- bbc5d6
- 9eacc4
- 8193b2
- 647aa0
- 516484
- 3f4e67
- 2d384a
- 1c222d
- 0a0c10
Color schemes using #A4B1C7
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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#A4B1C7 FAQ
What color is #A4B1C7?
#A4B1C7 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 218 degrees, 24% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A4B1C7?
#A4B1C7 is rgb(164, 177, 199) in RGB, hsl(218, 24%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 11%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4B1C7?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.69:1.
What colors go well with #A4B1C7?
Its direct complement is #C7BAA3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7A8A3 and #C2C7A3 gives you contrast without the vibration.