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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9C0CB — Ash
#A9C0CB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 199° 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 #A9C0CB
- f5f8f9
- d8e3e8
- bbcdd6
- 9db8c4
- 80a3b3
- 638ea1
- 507485
- 3e5b68
- 2d414b
- 1b282d
- 0a0e10
Color schemes using #A9C0CB
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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#A9C0CB FAQ
What color is #A9C0CB?
#A9C0CB is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 25% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9C0CB?
#A9C0CB is rgb(169, 192, 203) in RGB, hsl(199, 25%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 5%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9C0CB?
White text on this background reaches 1.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.09:1.
What colors go well with #A9C0CB?
Its direct complement is #CBB4A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CBA9AF and #CBC5A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.