analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4B1C4 — Ash
#B4B1C4 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 249° 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.
#b4b1c4
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B4B1C4
- f7f6f8
- dddce4
- c3c1d0
- a9a6bc
- 908ba8
- 767194
- 605c7a
- 4b475f
- 363344
- 211f29
- 0c0b0f
Color schemes using #B4B1C4
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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#B4B1C4 FAQ
What color is #B4B1C4?
#B4B1C4 is a shade of ash in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 14% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4B1C4?
#B4B1C4 is rgb(180, 177, 196) in RGB, hsl(249, 14%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 10%, 0%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4B1C4?
White text on this background reaches 2.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.03:1.
What colors go well with #B4B1C4?
Its direct complement is #C1C4B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C4BDB1 and #B7C4B1 gives you contrast without the vibration.