analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5D4B8 — Ash
#B5D4B8 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 126° 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.
#b5d4b8
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B5D4B8
- f5f9f6
- d8e8d9
- bad7bd
- 9dc5a1
- 7fb484
- 62a368
- 4f8654
- 3e6942
- 2c4b2f
- 1b2e1d
- 09100a
Color schemes using #B5D4B8
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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#B5D4B8 FAQ
What color is #B5D4B8?
#B5D4B8 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 126 degrees, 26% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B5D4B8?
#B5D4B8 is rgb(181, 212, 184) in RGB, hsl(126, 26%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 13%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5D4B8?
White text on this background reaches 1.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.07:1.
What colors go well with #B5D4B8?
Its direct complement is #D4B5D1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7B5D4 and #D4B5C1 gives you contrast without the vibration.