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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5ACCA — Ash
#A5ACCA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 229° 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 #A5ACCA
- f5f6f9
- d8dbe8
- babfd7
- 9da4c5
- 7f89b4
- 626da3
- 4f5986
- 3e4569
- 2c324b
- 1b1e2e
- 090b10
Color schemes using #A5ACCA
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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#A5ACCA FAQ
What color is #A5ACCA?
#A5ACCA is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 26% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A5ACCA?
#A5ACCA is rgb(165, 172, 202) in RGB, hsl(229, 26%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 15%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5ACCA?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.35:1.
What colors go well with #A5ACCA?
Its direct complement is #CAC3A5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAB1A5 and #BECAA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.