analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9CDA2 — Ash
#B9CDA2 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 88° 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 #B9CDA2
- f8faf5
- e1e9d7
- cad9b8
- b3c89a
- 9cb87b
- 85a85d
- 6d8b4b
- 556c3a
- 3d4e2a
- 252f19
- 0d1109
Color schemes using #B9CDA2
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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#B9CDA2 FAQ
What color is #B9CDA2?
#B9CDA2 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 88 degrees, 30% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9CDA2?
#B9CDA2 is rgb(185, 205, 162) in RGB, hsl(88, 30%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 21%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9CDA2?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.32:1.
What colors go well with #B9CDA2?
Its direct complement is #B6A2CD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A2A4CD and #CCA2CD gives you contrast without the vibration.