analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B2BCBD — Ash
#B2BCBD is a light desaturated beige sitting at 185° 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.
#b2bcbd
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Tints and shades of #B2BCBD
- f7f8f8
- dde2e2
- c4cccd
- abb6b7
- 91a0a2
- 788a8c
- 627273
- 4c595a
- 374040
- 212727
- 0c0e0e
Color schemes using #B2BCBD
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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#B2BCBD FAQ
What color is #B2BCBD?
#B2BCBD is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 185 degrees, 8% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B2BCBD?
#B2BCBD is rgb(178, 188, 189) in RGB, hsl(185, 8%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 1%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B2BCBD?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.82:1.
What colors go well with #B2BCBD?
Its direct complement is #BDB3B2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDB2B7 and #BDB9B2 gives you contrast without the vibration.