analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADB1CD — Ash
#ADB1CD is a light desaturated blue sitting at 233° 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.
#adb1cd
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ADB1CD
- f6f6f9
- d8dae7
- bbbed6
- 9ea3c4
- 8187b2
- 646ba0
- 515784
- 3f4467
- 2d314a
- 1c1e2d
- 0a0a10
Color schemes using #ADB1CD
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
#ADB1CD FAQ
What color is #ADB1CD?
#ADB1CD is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 24% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADB1CD?
#ADB1CD is rgb(173, 177, 205) in RGB, hsl(233, 24%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 14%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADB1CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.95:1.
What colors go well with #ADB1CD?
Its direct complement is #CDC9AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDB9AD and #C0CDAD gives you contrast without the vibration.