analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C3CAA5 — Ash
#C3CAA5 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 71° 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.
#c3caa5
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C3CAA5
- f9f9f5
- e5e8d8
- d1d7ba
- bec59d
- aab47f
- 97a362
- 7c864f
- 61693e
- 454b2c
- 2a2e1b
- 0f1009
Color schemes using #C3CAA5
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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#C3CAA5 FAQ
What color is #C3CAA5?
#C3CAA5 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 71 degrees, 26% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C3CAA5?
#C3CAA5 is rgb(195, 202, 165) in RGB, hsl(71, 26%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 18%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C3CAA5?
White text on this background reaches 1.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.31:1.
What colors go well with #C3CAA5?
Its direct complement is #ACA5CA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5B1CA and #BEA5CA gives you contrast without the vibration.