analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B2BDBB — Ash
#B2BDBB is a light desaturated beige sitting at 169° 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.
#b2bdbb
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #B2BDBB
- f7f8f8
- dde2e1
- c4cdcb
- abb7b5
- 91a29f
- 788c88
- 627370
- 4c5a57
- 37403f
- 212726
- 0c0e0d
Color schemes using #B2BDBB
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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#B2BDBB FAQ
What color is #B2BDBB?
#B2BDBB is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 169 degrees, 8% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B2BDBB?
#B2BDBB is rgb(178, 189, 187) in RGB, hsl(169, 8%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 1%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B2BDBB?
White text on this background reaches 1.93:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.89:1.
What colors go well with #B2BDBB?
Its direct complement is #BDB2B4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDB2BA and #BDB6B2 gives you contrast without the vibration.