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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9C2CE — Ash
#A9C2CE 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 #A9C2CE
- f5f8f9
- d7e3e8
- baced7
- 9cb9c6
- 7ea4b5
- 608ea4
- 4e7587
- 3d5b6a
- 2c424c
- 1a282e
- 090e10
Color schemes using #A9C2CE
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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#A9C2CE FAQ
What color is #A9C2CE?
#A9C2CE is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 27% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9C2CE?
#A9C2CE is rgb(169, 194, 206) in RGB, hsl(199, 27%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 6%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9C2CE?
White text on this background reaches 1.86:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.29:1.
What colors go well with #A9C2CE?
Its direct complement is #CFB6AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CFABB1 and #CFC8AB gives you contrast without the vibration.