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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6BFAE — Ash
#A6BFAE is a light desaturated green sitting at 139° 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 #A6BFAE
- f6f9f7
- dbe5de
- c0d1c5
- a4bdac
- 89aa94
- 6e967b
- 5a7c64
- 46604e
- 324538
- 1e2a22
- 0b0f0c
Color schemes using #A6BFAE
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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#A6BFAE FAQ
What color is #A6BFAE?
#A6BFAE is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 139 degrees, 16% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6BFAE?
#A6BFAE is rgb(166, 191, 174) in RGB, hsl(139, 16%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 9%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6BFAE?
White text on this background reaches 1.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.68:1.
What colors go well with #A6BFAE?
Its direct complement is #BFA6B7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BAA6BF and #BFA6AB gives you contrast without the vibration.