analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABBBCC — Ash
#ABBBCC is a light desaturated blue sitting at 211° 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.
#abbbcc
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Tints and shades of #ABBBCC
- f6f7f9
- d8e0e7
- bbc8d6
- 9eb0c4
- 8199b2
- 6481a0
- 516a84
- 3f5267
- 2d3b4a
- 1c242d
- 0a0d10
Color schemes using #ABBBCC
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.
Nearby colors
#ABBBCC FAQ
What color is #ABBBCC?
#ABBBCC is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 24% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABBBCC?
#ABBBCC is rgb(171, 187, 204) in RGB, hsl(211, 24%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 8%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABBBCC?
White text on this background reaches 1.96:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.71:1.
What colors go well with #ABBBCC?
Its direct complement is #CDBDAD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDADAD and #CCCDAD gives you contrast without the vibration.