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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4B4DA — Ash
#A4B4DA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 222° 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 #A4B4DA
- f4f6fb
- d3dbed
- b2bfdf
- 90a4d2
- 6f88c4
- 4e6db7
- 3e5997
- 304576
- 233255
- 151e33
- 070b12
Color schemes using #A4B4DA
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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#A4B4DA FAQ
What color is #A4B4DA?
#A4B4DA is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 42% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A4B4DA?
#A4B4DA is rgb(164, 180, 218) in RGB, hsl(222, 42%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 17%, 0%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4B4DA?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.12:1.
What colors go well with #A4B4DA?
Its direct complement is #DACAA4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DAAFA4 and #CFDAA4 gives you contrast without the vibration.