analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B1D5AE — Ash
#B1D5AE is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 115° 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.
#b1d5ae
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #B1D5AE
- f5faf5
- d8ead6
- badab7
- 9cca98
- 7eba79
- 61aa5a
- 4e8d48
- 3d6e39
- 2c4f29
- 1b3019
- 091109
Color schemes using #B1D5AE
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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#B1D5AE FAQ
What color is #B1D5AE?
#B1D5AE is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 115 degrees, 32% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B1D5AE?
#B1D5AE is rgb(177, 213, 174) in RGB, hsl(115, 32%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 18%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B1D5AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13:1.
What colors go well with #B1D5AE?
Its direct complement is #D2AED5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BFAED5 and #D5AEC5 gives you contrast without the vibration.