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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9C8A2 — Ash
#B9C8A2 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 84° 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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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B9C8A2
- f8f9f5
- e2e8d8
- cbd7ba
- b5c59d
- 9fb47f
- 89a362
- 70864f
- 57693e
- 3f4b2c
- 262e1b
- 0d1009
Color schemes using #B9C8A2
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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#B9C8A2 FAQ
What color is #B9C8A2?
#B9C8A2 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 84 degrees, 26% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9C8A2?
#B9C8A2 is rgb(185, 200, 162) in RGB, hsl(84, 26%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 19%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9C8A2?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.85:1.
What colors go well with #B9C8A2?
Its direct complement is #B1A2C8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A2A6C8 and #C4A2C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.