analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABC4C1 — Ash
#ABC4C1 is a light desaturated teal sitting at 173° 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 #ABC4C1
- f6f9f8
- dbe5e4
- bfd2d0
- a4bebb
- 88aba7
- 6d9792
- 587d78
- 45615e
- 324643
- 1e2a29
- 0b0f0e
Color schemes using #ABC4C1
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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#ABC4C1 FAQ
What color is #ABC4C1?
#ABC4C1 is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 173 degrees, 17% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABC4C1?
#ABC4C1 is rgb(171, 196, 193) in RGB, hsl(173, 17%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 2%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABC4C1?
White text on this background reaches 1.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.4:1.
What colors go well with #ABC4C1?
Its direct complement is #C4ABAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C4ABBA and #C4B5AB gives you contrast without the vibration.