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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8D7A9 — Ash
#A8D7A9 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 121° 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 #A8D7A9
- f5faf5
- d4ebd5
- b4ddb5
- 94ce95
- 74bf75
- 54b055
- 439244
- 347235
- 265226
- 173217
- 081108
Color schemes using #A8D7A9
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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#A8D7A9 FAQ
What color is #A8D7A9?
#A8D7A9 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 121 degrees, 37% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8D7A9?
#A8D7A9 is rgb(168, 215, 169) in RGB, hsl(121, 37%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 0%, 21%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8D7A9?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.96:1.
What colors go well with #A8D7A9?
Its direct complement is #D7A8D6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C0A8D7 and #D7A8BE gives you contrast without the vibration.