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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8A9B8 — Ash
#A8A9B8 is a light desaturated gray sitting at 236° 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.
#a8a9b8
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Tints and shades of #A8A9B8
- f7f7f8
- dddde3
- c3c4ce
- a9aab9
- 8f91a4
- 76778f
- 606175
- 4b4c5b
- 363642
- 212128
- 0b0c0e
Color schemes using #A8A9B8
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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#A8A9B8 FAQ
What color is #A8A9B8?
#A8A9B8 is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 236 degrees, 10% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8A9B8?
#A8A9B8 is rgb(168, 169, 184) in RGB, hsl(236, 10%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 8%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8A9B8?
White text on this background reaches 2.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.03:1.
What colors go well with #A8A9B8?
Its direct complement is #B8B7A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8AFA8 and #B1B8A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.