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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B6C3BD — Ash
#B6C3BD is a light desaturated beige sitting at 152° 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 #B6C3BD
- f7f8f7
- dde3e0
- c3cec9
- a9b9b1
- 8fa49a
- 768f83
- 60756b
- 4b5b54
- 36423c
- 212824
- 0b0e0d
Color schemes using #B6C3BD
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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#B6C3BD FAQ
What color is #B6C3BD?
#B6C3BD is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 152 degrees, 10% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B6C3BD?
#B6C3BD is rgb(182, 195, 189) in RGB, hsl(152, 10%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 3%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B6C3BD?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.53:1.
What colors go well with #B6C3BD?
Its direct complement is #C3B6BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C3B6C3 and #C3B7B6 gives you contrast without the vibration.