analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B1BDB9 — Ash
#B1BDB9 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 160° 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.
#b1bdb9
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Tints and shades of #B1BDB9
- f7f8f8
- dde2e1
- c4cdca
- abb7b3
- 91a29c
- 788c85
- 62736d
- 4c5a55
- 37403d
- 212725
- 0c0e0d
Color schemes using #B1BDB9
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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#B1BDB9 FAQ
What color is #B1BDB9?
#B1BDB9 is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 160 degrees, 8% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B1BDB9?
#B1BDB9 is rgb(177, 189, 185) in RGB, hsl(160, 8%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 2%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B1BDB9?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.85:1.
What colors go well with #B1BDB9?
Its direct complement is #BDB2B6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDB2BB and #BDB4B2 gives you contrast without the vibration.