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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9ADD0 — Ash
#A9ADD0 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 234° 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 #A9ADD0
- f5f6fa
- d7d9e9
- b9bcd8
- 9a9fc8
- 7c82b7
- 5e65a6
- 4c528a
- 3b406b
- 2a2e4d
- 1a1c2f
- 090a10
Color schemes using #A9ADD0
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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#A9ADD0 FAQ
What color is #A9ADD0?
#A9ADD0 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 234 degrees, 29% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9ADD0?
#A9ADD0 is rgb(169, 173, 208) in RGB, hsl(234, 29%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 17%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9ADD0?
White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.58:1.
What colors go well with #A9ADD0?
Its direct complement is #D0CCA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0B9A9 and #C1D0A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.