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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9CEAB — Ash
#B9CEAB is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 96° 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 #B9CEAB
- f7f9f5
- dee8d8
- c6d7ba
- adc59d
- 94b47f
- 7ca362
- 65864f
- 4f693e
- 394b2c
- 222e1b
- 0c1009
Color schemes using #B9CEAB
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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#B9CEAB FAQ
What color is #B9CEAB?
#B9CEAB is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 96 degrees, 26% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9CEAB?
#B9CEAB is rgb(185, 206, 171) in RGB, hsl(96, 26%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 17%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9CEAB?
White text on this background reaches 1.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.48:1.
What colors go well with #B9CEAB?
Its direct complement is #C0ABCE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AFABCE and #CEABCA gives you contrast without the vibration.