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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B2B9BD — Ash
#B2B9BD is a light desaturated beige sitting at 202° 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 #B2B9BD
- f7f8f8
- dde1e2
- c4cacd
- abb3b7
- 919ca2
- 78858c
- 626d73
- 4c555a
- 373d40
- 212527
- 0c0d0e
Color schemes using #B2B9BD
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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#B2B9BD FAQ
What color is #B2B9BD?
#B2B9BD is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 202 degrees, 8% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B2B9BD?
#B2B9BD is rgb(178, 185, 189) in RGB, hsl(202, 8%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 2%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B2B9BD?
White text on this background reaches 1.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.57:1.
What colors go well with #B2B9BD?
Its direct complement is #BDB6B2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDB2B3 and #BDBCB2 gives you contrast without the vibration.