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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5B1CF — Ash
#A5B1CF is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 223° 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 #A5B1CF
- f5f6fa
- d7dce9
- b8c1d9
- 9aa7c8
- 7b8cb8
- 5d72a8
- 4b5d8b
- 3a486c
- 2a344e
- 19202f
- 090b11
Color schemes using #A5B1CF
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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#A5B1CF FAQ
What color is #A5B1CF?
#A5B1CF is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 30% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A5B1CF?
#A5B1CF is rgb(165, 177, 207) in RGB, hsl(223, 30%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 14%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5B1CF?
White text on this background reaches 2.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.79:1.
What colors go well with #A5B1CF?
Its direct complement is #CFC3A5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CFAEA5 and #C6CFA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.