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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8B1D6 — Ash
#A8B1D6 is a light moderately saturated 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 #A8B1D6
- f5f6fa
- d5d9eb
- b5bddc
- 95a0cd
- 7584be
- 5567af
- 445491
- 354171
- 262f51
- 171c31
- 080a11
Color schemes using #A8B1D6
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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#A8B1D6 FAQ
What color is #A8B1D6?
#A8B1D6 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 36% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8B1D6?
#A8B1D6 is rgb(168, 177, 214) in RGB, hsl(228, 36%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 17%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8B1D6?
White text on this background reaches 2.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.92:1.
What colors go well with #A8B1D6?
Its direct complement is #D6CDA8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D6B6A8 and #C8D6A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.