analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADCDC3 — Ash
#ADCDC3 is a light desaturated teal sitting at 161° 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.
#adcdc3
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #ADCDC3
- f6f9f8
- d8e7e3
- bbd6cd
- 9ec4b8
- 81b2a2
- 64a08d
- 518474
- 3f675a
- 2d4a41
- 1c2d27
- 0a100e
Color schemes using #ADCDC3
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
#ADCDC3 FAQ
What color is #ADCDC3?
#ADCDC3 is a shade of ash in the teal family. It has a hue of 161 degrees, 24% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADCDC3?
#ADCDC3 is rgb(173, 205, 195) in RGB, hsl(161, 24%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 5%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADCDC3?
White text on this background reaches 1.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.3:1.
What colors go well with #ADCDC3?
Its direct complement is #CDADB7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CDADC7 and #CDB3AD gives you contrast without the vibration.