analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABC3C4 — Ash
#ABC3C4 is a light desaturated teal sitting at 182° 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 #ABC3C4
- f6f9f9
- dbe5e5
- bfd1d2
- a4bdbe
- 88aaab
- 6d9697
- 587c7d
- 456061
- 324546
- 1e2a2a
- 0b0f0f
Color schemes using #ABC3C4
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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#ABC3C4 FAQ
What color is #ABC3C4?
#ABC3C4 is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 182 degrees, 17% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABC3C4?
#ABC3C4 is rgb(171, 195, 196) in RGB, hsl(182, 17%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 1%, 0%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABC3C4?
White text on this background reaches 1.85:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.33:1.
What colors go well with #ABC3C4?
Its direct complement is #C4ACAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C4ABB7 and #C4B8AB gives you contrast without the vibration.