analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEB9C7 — Ash
#AEB9C7 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 214° 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.
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Tints and shades of #AEB9C7
- f6f7f9
- dadfe5
- bfc7d2
- a3afbf
- 8797ac
- 6c7f99
- 57687e
- 445162
- 313a46
- 1e232b
- 0a0c0f
Color schemes using #AEB9C7
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.
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#AEB9C7 FAQ
What color is #AEB9C7?
#AEB9C7 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 214 degrees, 18% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEB9C7?
#AEB9C7 is rgb(174, 185, 199) in RGB, hsl(214, 18%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 7%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEB9C7?
White text on this background reaches 1.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.56:1.
What colors go well with #AEB9C7?
Its direct complement is #C7BCAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7AFAE and #C5C7AE gives you contrast without the vibration.