analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABCEC5 — Ash
#ABCEC5 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 165° 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.
#abcec5
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #ABCEC5
- f5f9f8
- d8e8e4
- bad7d0
- 9dc5bb
- 7fb4a7
- 62a392
- 4f8678
- 3e695e
- 2c4b43
- 1b2e29
- 09100e
Color schemes using #ABCEC5
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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#ABCEC5 FAQ
What color is #ABCEC5?
#ABCEC5 is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 165 degrees, 26% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABCEC5?
#ABCEC5 is rgb(171, 206, 197) in RGB, hsl(165, 26%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 4%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABCEC5?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.37:1.
What colors go well with #ABCEC5?
Its direct complement is #CEABB4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CEABC5 and #CEB4AB gives you contrast without the vibration.