analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8CAA0 — Ash
#A8CAA0 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 109° 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 #A8CAA0
- f6f9f5
- dae9d7
- bfd8b9
- a3c79b
- 88b67d
- 6ca55f
- 58884d
- 446a3c
- 314c2b
- 1e2e1a
- 0a1009
Color schemes using #A8CAA0
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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#A8CAA0 FAQ
What color is #A8CAA0?
#A8CAA0 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 109 degrees, 28% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8CAA0?
#A8CAA0 is rgb(168, 202, 160) in RGB, hsl(109, 28%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 21%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8CAA0?
White text on this background reaches 1.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.62:1.
What colors go well with #A8CAA0?
Its direct complement is #C2A0CA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADA0CA and #CAA0BD gives you contrast without the vibration.