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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9D8AB — Ash
#B9D8AB is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 101° 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 #B9D8AB
- f6faf5
- dcebd4
- c1ddb4
- a6ce94
- 8cbf74
- 71b054
- 5c9243
- 487234
- 345226
- 1f3217
- 0b1108
Color schemes using #B9D8AB
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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#B9D8AB FAQ
What color is #B9D8AB?
#B9D8AB is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 101 degrees, 37% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9D8AB?
#B9D8AB is rgb(185, 216, 171) in RGB, hsl(101, 37%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 21%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9D8AB?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.47:1.
What colors go well with #B9D8AB?
Its direct complement is #CAABD8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B3ABD8 and #D8ABD0 gives you contrast without the vibration.