analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4CBB9 — Ash
#B4CBB9 is a light desaturated green sitting at 133° 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 #B4CBB9
- f6f9f7
- dae5dd
- bfd2c3
- a3bfa9
- 87ac8f
- 6c9975
- 577e60
- 44624b
- 314636
- 1e2b21
- 0a0f0b
Color schemes using #B4CBB9
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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#B4CBB9 FAQ
What color is #B4CBB9?
#B4CBB9 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 133 degrees, 18% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B4CBB9?
#B4CBB9 is rgb(180, 203, 185) in RGB, hsl(133, 18%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 9%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4CBB9?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.18:1.
What colors go well with #B4CBB9?
Its direct complement is #CBB4C6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C4B4CB and #CBB4BA gives you contrast without the vibration.