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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAA8B8 — Ash
#AAA8B8 is a light desaturated gray sitting at 248° 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 #AAA8B8
- f7f7f8
- dedde3
- c4c3ce
- aba9b9
- 928fa4
- 79768f
- 636075
- 4d4b5b
- 373642
- 222128
- 0c0b0e
Color schemes using #AAA8B8
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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#AAA8B8 FAQ
What color is #AAA8B8?
#AAA8B8 is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 10% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AAA8B8?
#AAA8B8 is rgb(170, 168, 184) in RGB, hsl(248, 10%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 9%, 0%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAA8B8?
White text on this background reaches 2.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9:1.
What colors go well with #AAA8B8?
Its direct complement is #B6B8A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8B2A8 and #AEB8A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.