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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8B4F0 — Sky Blue
#A8B4F0 is a light saturated blue sitting at 230° 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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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #A8B4F0
- f2f4fd
- cad1f6
- a2afef
- 7a8ce8
- 5169e2
- 2947db
- 1f38b6
- 182c8e
- 111f66
- 0b133e
- 040716
Color schemes using #A8B4F0
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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#A8B4F0 FAQ
What color is #A8B4F0?
#A8B4F0 is a shade of sky blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 71% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A8B4F0?
#A8B4F0 is rgb(168, 180, 240) in RGB, hsl(230, 71%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 25%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8B4F0?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.45:1.
What colors go well with #A8B4F0?
Its direct complement is #F0E4A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F0C0A8 and #D8F0A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.