analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADCDAD — Ash
#ADCDAD is a light desaturated green sitting at 120° 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.
#adcdad
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ADCDAD
- f6f9f6
- d8e7d8
- bbd6bb
- 9ec49e
- 81b281
- 64a064
- 518451
- 3f673f
- 2d4a2d
- 1c2d1c
- 0a100a
Color schemes using #ADCDAD
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
#ADCDAD FAQ
What color is #ADCDAD?
#ADCDAD is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 120 degrees, 24% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADCDAD?
#ADCDAD is rgb(173, 205, 173) in RGB, hsl(120, 24%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 16%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADCDAD?
White text on this background reaches 1.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.11:1.
What colors go well with #ADCDAD?
Its direct complement is #CDADCD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDADCD and #CDADBD gives you contrast without the vibration.