analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B3B5C2 — Ash
#B3B5C2 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 232° 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.
#b3b5c2
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #B3B5C2
- f7f7f8
- dcdde3
- c2c4ce
- a8abba
- 8e91a5
- 747890
- 5f6276
- 4a4c5c
- 353742
- 202128
- 0b0c0e
Color schemes using #B3B5C2
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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#B3B5C2 FAQ
What color is #B3B5C2?
#B3B5C2 is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 232 degrees, 11% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B3B5C2?
#B3B5C2 is rgb(179, 181, 194) in RGB, hsl(232, 11%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 7%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B3B5C2?
White text on this background reaches 2.04:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.31:1.
What colors go well with #B3B5C2?
Its direct complement is #C2C0B3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2B8B3 and #BCC2B3 gives you contrast without the vibration.