analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B2CDAD — Ash
#B2CDAD is a light desaturated green sitting at 111° 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.
#b2cdad
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B2CDAD
- f6f9f6
- dbe7d8
- bfd6bb
- a4c49e
- 88b281
- 6da064
- 598451
- 45673f
- 324a2d
- 1e2d1c
- 0b100a
Color schemes using #B2CDAD
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
#B2CDAD FAQ
What color is #B2CDAD?
#B2CDAD is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 111 degrees, 24% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B2CDAD?
#B2CDAD is rgb(178, 205, 173) in RGB, hsl(111, 24%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 16%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B2CDAD?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.23:1.
What colors go well with #B2CDAD?
Its direct complement is #C8ADCD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8ADCD and #CDADC1 gives you contrast without the vibration.