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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5B0CA — Ash
#A5B0CA 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 #A5B0CA
- f5f7f9
- d8dde8
- bac3d7
- 9da9c5
- 7f8fb4
- 6275a3
- 4f6086
- 3e4a69
- 2c354b
- 1b202e
- 090b10
Color schemes using #A5B0CA
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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#A5B0CA FAQ
What color is #A5B0CA?
#A5B0CA is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 26% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A5B0CA?
#A5B0CA is rgb(165, 176, 202) in RGB, hsl(222, 26%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 13%, 0%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5B0CA?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.66:1.
What colors go well with #A5B0CA?
Its direct complement is #CABFA5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CAACA5 and #C3CAA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.