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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6C9BE — Ash
#A6C9BE is a light desaturated teal sitting at 161° 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 #A6C9BE
- f6f9f8
- d8e7e3
- bbd6cd
- 9ec4b8
- 81b2a2
- 64a08d
- 518474
- 3f675a
- 2d4a41
- 1c2d27
- 0a100e
Color schemes using #A6C9BE
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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#A6C9BE FAQ
What color is #A6C9BE?
#A6C9BE is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 161 degrees, 24% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6C9BE?
#A6C9BE is rgb(166, 201, 190) in RGB, hsl(161, 24%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 5%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6C9BE?
White text on this background reaches 1.79:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.72:1.
What colors go well with #A6C9BE?
Its direct complement is #C9A6B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C9A6C2 and #C9ADA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.