analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8B2A3 — Ash
#A8B2A3 is a light desaturated gray sitting at 100° 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.
#a8b2a3
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #A8B2A3
- f7f8f7
- dfe3dd
- c7cdc4
- afb8aa
- 96a390
- 7e8d77
- 677461
- 515b4c
- 3a4136
- 232721
- 0c0e0c
Color schemes using #A8B2A3
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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#A8B2A3 FAQ
What color is #A8B2A3?
#A8B2A3 is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 100 degrees, 9% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8B2A3?
#A8B2A3 is rgb(168, 178, 163) in RGB, hsl(100, 9%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 8%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8B2A3?
White text on this background reaches 2.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.56:1.
What colors go well with #A8B2A3?
Its direct complement is #ADA3B2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A6A3B2 and #B2A3B0 gives you contrast without the vibration.