analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5CEAB — Ash
#B5CEAB is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 103° 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 #B5CEAB
- f6f9f5
- dce8d8
- c2d7ba
- a8c59d
- 8eb47f
- 74a362
- 5f864f
- 4a693e
- 354b2c
- 202e1b
- 0b1009
Color schemes using #B5CEAB
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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#B5CEAB FAQ
What color is #B5CEAB?
#B5CEAB is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 103 degrees, 26% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B5CEAB?
#B5CEAB is rgb(181, 206, 171) in RGB, hsl(103, 26%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 17%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5CEAB?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.38:1.
What colors go well with #B5CEAB?
Its direct complement is #C4ABCE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B3ABCE and #CEABC6 gives you contrast without the vibration.