analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4B1DA — Ash
#A4B1DA 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 #A4B1DA
- f4f6fb
- d3d9ed
- b2bcdf
- 909fd2
- 6f83c4
- 4e66b7
- 3e5397
- 304176
- 232e55
- 151c33
- 070a12
Color schemes using #A4B1DA
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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#A4B1DA FAQ
What color is #A4B1DA?
#A4B1DA is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 226 degrees, 42% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A4B1DA?
#A4B1DA is rgb(164, 177, 218) in RGB, hsl(226, 42%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 19%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4B1DA?
White text on this background reaches 2.13:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.88:1.
What colors go well with #A4B1DA?
Its direct complement is #DACEA4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DAB3A4 and #CCDAA4 gives you contrast without the vibration.