analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADB2CD — Ash
#ADB2CD is a light desaturated blue sitting at 231° 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.
#adb2cd
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ADB2CD
- f6f6f9
- d8dbe7
- bbbfd6
- 9ea4c4
- 8188b2
- 646da0
- 515984
- 3f4567
- 2d324a
- 1c1e2d
- 0a0b10
Color schemes using #ADB2CD
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
#ADB2CD FAQ
What color is #ADB2CD?
#ADB2CD is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 24% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADB2CD?
#ADB2CD is rgb(173, 178, 205) in RGB, hsl(231, 24%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 13%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADB2CD?
White text on this background reaches 2.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.03:1.
What colors go well with #ADB2CD?
Its direct complement is #CDC8AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDB8AD and #C1CDAD gives you contrast without the vibration.