analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4CABD — Ash
#B4CABD is a light desaturated green sitting at 145° 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.
#b4cabd
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B4CABD
- f6f9f7
- dbe5df
- bfd2c7
- a4beaf
- 88ab97
- 6d977f
- 587d68
- 456151
- 32463a
- 1e2a23
- 0b0f0c
Color schemes using #B4CABD
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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#B4CABD FAQ
What color is #B4CABD?
#B4CABD is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 145 degrees, 17% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4CABD?
#B4CABD is rgb(180, 202, 189) in RGB, hsl(145, 17%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 6%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4CABD?
White text on this background reaches 1.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.12:1.
What colors go well with #B4CABD?
Its direct complement is #CAB4C1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8B4CA and #CAB4B6 gives you contrast without the vibration.