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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4B8D0 — Ash
#A4B8D0 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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 #A4B8D0
- f5f7fa
- d6dfea
- b7c7da
- 98aeca
- 7996ba
- 5a7eaa
- 48678d
- 39506e
- 293a4f
- 192330
- 090c11
Color schemes using #A4B8D0
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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#A4B8D0 FAQ
What color is #A4B8D0?
#A4B8D0 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 32% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A4B8D0?
#A4B8D0 is rgb(164, 184, 208) in RGB, hsl(213, 32%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 12%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4B8D0?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.35:1.
What colors go well with #A4B8D0?
Its direct complement is #D0BCA4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0A6A4 and #CED0A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.