analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B2B6C2 — Ash
#B2B6C2 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 225° 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.
#b2b6c2
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B2B6C2
- f6f7f8
- dcdee4
- c2c5cf
- a8acba
- 8d93a6
- 737b91
- 5e6477
- 494e5d
- 353843
- 202229
- 0b0c0e
Color schemes using #B2B6C2
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
#B2B6C2 FAQ
What color is #B2B6C2?
#B2B6C2 is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 12% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B2B6C2?
#B2B6C2 is rgb(178, 182, 194) in RGB, hsl(225, 12%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 6%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B2B6C2?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.36:1.
What colors go well with #B2B6C2?
Its direct complement is #C2BEB2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2B6B2 and #BEC2B2 gives you contrast without the vibration.