analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B3BDC2 — Ash
#B3BDC2 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 200° 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.
#b3bdc2
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B3BDC2
- f7f8f8
- dce1e3
- c2cace
- a8b4ba
- 8e9da5
- 748790
- 5f6e76
- 4a565c
- 353e42
- 202628
- 0b0d0e
Color schemes using #B3BDC2
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
#B3BDC2 FAQ
What color is #B3BDC2?
#B3BDC2 is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 200 degrees, 11% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B3BDC2?
#B3BDC2 is rgb(179, 189, 194) in RGB, hsl(200, 11%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 3%, 0%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B3BDC2?
White text on this background reaches 1.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.97:1.
What colors go well with #B3BDC2?
Its direct complement is #C2B8B3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C2B3B5 and #C2BFB3 gives you contrast without the vibration.