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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8ADC2 — Ash
#A8ADC2 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #A8ADC2
- f6f7f9
- dadde5
- bfc3d2
- a3a9bf
- 878fac
- 6c7599
- 575f7e
- 444a62
- 313546
- 1e202b
- 0a0b0f
Color schemes using #A8ADC2
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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#A8ADC2 FAQ
What color is #A8ADC2?
#A8ADC2 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 18% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8ADC2?
#A8ADC2 is rgb(168, 173, 194) in RGB, hsl(228, 18%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 11%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8ADC2?
White text on this background reaches 2.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.42:1.
What colors go well with #A8ADC2?
Its direct complement is #C2BDA8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2B0A8 and #BAC2A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.