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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9BED1 — Ash
#A9BED1 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #A9BED1
- f5f7fa
- d7e0e9
- b8c9d9
- 9ab2c8
- 7b9bb8
- 5d83a8
- 4b6c8b
- 3a546c
- 2a3c4e
- 19252f
- 090d11
Color schemes using #A9BED1
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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#A9BED1 FAQ
What color is #A9BED1?
#A9BED1 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 30% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9BED1?
#A9BED1 is rgb(169, 190, 209) in RGB, hsl(209, 30%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 9%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9BED1?
White text on this background reaches 1.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.97:1.
What colors go well with #A9BED1?
Its direct complement is #D1BCA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D1A9A9 and #D1D0A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.