analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9D8B1 — Ash
#B9D8B1 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 108° 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.
#b9d8b1
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B9D8B1
- f6faf5
- daead6
- bedab6
- a2cb97
- 85bb78
- 69ab59
- 558e47
- 436f38
- 304f28
- 1d3018
- 0a1109
Color schemes using #B9D8B1
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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#B9D8B1 FAQ
What color is #B9D8B1?
#B9D8B1 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 108 degrees, 33% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9D8B1?
#B9D8B1 is rgb(185, 216, 177) in RGB, hsl(108, 33%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 18%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9D8B1?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.52:1.
What colors go well with #B9D8B1?
Its direct complement is #D0B1D8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BDB1D8 and #D8B1CC gives you contrast without the vibration.