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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5CAAC — Ash
#A5CAAC is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 131° 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 #A5CAAC
- f5f9f6
- d8e8db
- bad7bf
- 9dc5a4
- 7fb489
- 62a36d
- 4f8659
- 3e6945
- 2c4b32
- 1b2e1e
- 09100b
Color schemes using #A5CAAC
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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#A5CAAC FAQ
What color is #A5CAAC?
#A5CAAC is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 131 degrees, 26% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A5CAAC?
#A5CAAC is rgb(165, 202, 172) in RGB, hsl(131, 26%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 15%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5CAAC?
White text on this background reaches 1.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.64:1.
What colors go well with #A5CAAC?
Its direct complement is #CAA5C3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BEA5CA and #CAA5B1 gives you contrast without the vibration.