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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8B4A2 — Ash
#A8B4A2 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.
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Tints and shades of #A8B4A2
- f7f8f7
- dfe3dc
- c6cec2
- aebaa8
- 96a58e
- 7d9074
- 67765f
- 505c4a
- 394235
- 232820
- 0c0e0b
Color schemes using #A8B4A2
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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#A8B4A2 FAQ
What color is #A8B4A2?
#A8B4A2 is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 100 degrees, 11% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8B4A2?
#A8B4A2 is rgb(168, 180, 162) in RGB, hsl(100, 11%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 10%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8B4A2?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.72:1.
What colors go well with #A8B4A2?
Its direct complement is #AEA2B4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5A2B4 and #B4A2B1 gives you contrast without the vibration.