analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADB2A3 — Ash
#ADB2A3 is a light desaturated gray sitting at 80° 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.
#adb2a3
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ADB2A3
- f8f8f7
- e1e3dd
- cacdc4
- b3b8aa
- 9da390
- 868d77
- 6e7461
- 565b4c
- 3d4136
- 252721
- 0d0e0c
Color schemes using #ADB2A3
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
#ADB2A3 FAQ
What color is #ADB2A3?
#ADB2A3 is a shade of ash in the gray family. It has a hue of 80 degrees, 9% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADB2A3?
#ADB2A3 is rgb(173, 178, 163) in RGB, hsl(80, 9%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 8%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADB2A3?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.67:1.
What colors go well with #ADB2A3?
Its direct complement is #A8A3B2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A3A6B2 and #B0A3B2 gives you contrast without the vibration.