analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B7BDB2 — Ash
#B7BDB2 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 93° 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.
#b7bdb2
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #B7BDB2
- f7f8f7
- e0e2dd
- c8cdc4
- b0b7ab
- 99a291
- 818c78
- 6a7362
- 525a4c
- 3b4037
- 242721
- 0d0e0c
Color schemes using #B7BDB2
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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#B7BDB2 FAQ
What color is #B7BDB2?
#B7BDB2 is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 93 degrees, 8% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B7BDB2?
#B7BDB2 is rgb(183, 189, 178) in RGB, hsl(93, 8%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 6%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B7BDB2?
White text on this background reaches 1.92:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.94:1.
What colors go well with #B7BDB2?
Its direct complement is #B8B2BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2B2BD and #BDB2BD gives you contrast without the vibration.