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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9D1C3 — Ash
#A9D1C3 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 159° 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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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #A9D1C3
- f5faf8
- d7e9e3
- b8d9cd
- 9ac8b8
- 7bb8a3
- 5da88d
- 4b8b74
- 3a6c5b
- 2a4e41
- 192f27
- 09110e
Color schemes using #A9D1C3
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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#A9D1C3 FAQ
What color is #A9D1C3?
#A9D1C3 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 159 degrees, 30% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9D1C3?
#A9D1C3 is rgb(169, 209, 195) in RGB, hsl(159, 30%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 7%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9D1C3?
White text on this background reaches 1.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.6:1.
What colors go well with #A9D1C3?
Its direct complement is #D1A9B7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D1A9CB and #D1AFA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.