analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BABDB2 — Ash
#BABDB2 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 76° 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.
#babdb2
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BABDB2
- f8f8f7
- e1e2dd
- cacdc4
- b4b7ab
- 9da291
- 878c78
- 6f7362
- 565a4c
- 3e4037
- 262721
- 0d0e0c
Color schemes using #BABDB2
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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#BABDB2 FAQ
What color is #BABDB2?
#BABDB2 is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 76 degrees, 8% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BABDB2?
#BABDB2 is rgb(186, 189, 178) in RGB, hsl(76, 8%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BABDB2?
White text on this background reaches 1.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.01:1.
What colors go well with #BABDB2?
Its direct complement is #B5B2BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2B5BD and #BBB2BD gives you contrast without the vibration.