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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5B4A2 — Ash
#A5B4A2 is a light desaturated gray sitting at 110° 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 #A5B4A2
- f7f8f7
- dee3dc
- c4cec2
- abbaa8
- 92a58e
- 799074
- 63765f
- 4d5c4a
- 374235
- 222820
- 0c0e0b
Color schemes using #A5B4A2
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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#A5B4A2 FAQ
What color is #A5B4A2?
#A5B4A2 is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 110 degrees, 11% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A5B4A2?
#A5B4A2 is rgb(165, 180, 162) in RGB, hsl(110, 11%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 10%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5B4A2?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.65:1.
What colors go well with #A5B4A2?
Its direct complement is #B1A2B4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A8A2B4 and #B4A2AE gives you contrast without the vibration.