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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6BFBD — Ash
#A6BFBD is a light desaturated teal sitting at 175° 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 #A6BFBD
- f6f9f8
- dbe5e4
- c0d1d0
- a4bdbb
- 89aaa7
- 6e9693
- 5a7c79
- 46605e
- 324544
- 1e2a29
- 0b0f0e
Color schemes using #A6BFBD
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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#A6BFBD FAQ
What color is #A6BFBD?
#A6BFBD is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 175 degrees, 16% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6BFBD?
#A6BFBD is rgb(166, 191, 189) in RGB, hsl(175, 16%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 1%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6BFBD?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.81:1.
What colors go well with #A6BFBD?
Its direct complement is #BFA6A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BFA6B5 and #BFB0A6 gives you contrast without the vibration.