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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A7ABB5 — Ash
#A7ABB5 is a light desaturated gray sitting at 223° 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 #A7ABB5
- f7f7f8
- dddfe3
- c4c6cd
- aaaeb8
- 9096a3
- 777d8d
- 616674
- 4c505b
- 363941
- 212327
- 0c0c0e
Color schemes using #A7ABB5
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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#A7ABB5 FAQ
What color is #A7ABB5?
#A7ABB5 is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 223 degrees, 9% saturation and 68% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A7ABB5?
#A7ABB5 is rgb(167, 171, 181) in RGB, hsl(223, 9%, 68%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 6%, 0%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A7ABB5?
White text on this background reaches 2.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.14:1.
What colors go well with #A7ABB5?
Its direct complement is #B5B1A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B5A9A6 and #B2B5A6 gives you contrast without the vibration.