analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADBCCD — Ash
#ADBCCD is a light desaturated blue sitting at 212° 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.
#adbccd
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- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ADBCCD
- f6f7f9
- d8dfe7
- bbc8d6
- 9eb0c4
- 8198b2
- 6480a0
- 516984
- 3f5267
- 2d3b4a
- 1c242d
- 0a0d10
Color schemes using #ADBCCD
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
#ADBCCD FAQ
What color is #ADBCCD?
#ADBCCD is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 24% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADBCCD?
#ADBCCD is rgb(173, 188, 205) in RGB, hsl(212, 24%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 8%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADBCCD?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.85:1.
What colors go well with #ADBCCD?
Its direct complement is #CDBEAD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDAEAD and #CCCDAD gives you contrast without the vibration.