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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6BFA9 — Ash
#A6BFA9 is a light desaturated green sitting at 127° 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 #A6BFA9
- f6f9f6
- dbe5dc
- c0d1c2
- a4bda7
- 89aa8d
- 6e9673
- 5a7c5e
- 466049
- 324534
- 1e2a20
- 0b0f0b
Color schemes using #A6BFA9
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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#A6BFA9 FAQ
What color is #A6BFA9?
#A6BFA9 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 127 degrees, 16% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6BFA9?
#A6BFA9 is rgb(166, 191, 169) in RGB, hsl(127, 16%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 12%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6BFA9?
White text on this background reaches 1.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.65:1.
What colors go well with #A6BFA9?
Its direct complement is #BFA6BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B5A6BF and #BFA6B0 gives you contrast without the vibration.