analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4CABA — Ash
#B4CABA is a light desaturated green sitting at 136° 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.
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Tints and shades of #B4CABA
- f6f9f7
- dbe5dd
- bfd2c4
- a4beab
- 88ab91
- 6d9778
- 587d62
- 45614d
- 324637
- 1e2a21
- 0b0f0c
Color schemes using #B4CABA
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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#B4CABA FAQ
What color is #B4CABA?
#B4CABA is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 136 degrees, 17% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4CABA?
#B4CABA is rgb(180, 202, 186) in RGB, hsl(136, 17%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 8%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4CABA?
White text on this background reaches 1.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.1:1.
What colors go well with #B4CABA?
Its direct complement is #CAB4C4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C5B4CA and #CAB4B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.