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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9CBAE — Ash
#A9CBAE is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 129° 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 #A9CBAE
- f5f9f6
- d8e8da
- bbd6bf
- 9dc4a3
- 80b388
- 63a16c
- 508558
- 3e6845
- 2d4b31
- 1b2d1e
- 0a100b
Color schemes using #A9CBAE
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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#A9CBAE FAQ
What color is #A9CBAE?
#A9CBAE is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 129 degrees, 25% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9CBAE?
#A9CBAE is rgb(169, 203, 174) in RGB, hsl(129, 25%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 14%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9CBAE?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.84:1.
What colors go well with #A9CBAE?
Its direct complement is #CBA9C6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BFA9CB and #CBA9B5 gives you contrast without the vibration.