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#AAB2A3 — Ash

#AAB2A3 is a light desaturated gray sitting at 92° 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 #AAB2A3

Color schemes using #AAB2A3

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#AAB2A3 FAQ

What color is #AAB2A3?

#AAB2A3 is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 92 degrees, 9% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.

What is the RGB value of #AAB2A3?

#AAB2A3 is rgb(170, 178, 163) in RGB, hsl(92, 9%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 8%, 30%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #AAB2A3?

White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.61:1.

What colors go well with #AAB2A3?

Its direct complement is #ABA3B2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A4A3B2 and #B2A3B2 gives you contrast without the vibration.