analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBC3B6 — Ash
#BBC3B6 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 97° 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.
#bbc3b6
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BBC3B6
- f7f8f7
- dfe3dd
- c7cec3
- afb9a9
- 97a48f
- 7f8f76
- 687560
- 515b4b
- 3a4236
- 232821
- 0c0e0b
Color schemes using #BBC3B6
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.
Nearby colors
#BBC3B6 FAQ
What color is #BBC3B6?
#BBC3B6 is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 97 degrees, 10% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBC3B6?
#BBC3B6 is rgb(187, 195, 182) in RGB, hsl(97, 10%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 7%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBC3B6?
White text on this background reaches 1.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.59:1.
What colors go well with #BBC3B6?
Its direct complement is #BEB6C3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8B6C3 and #C3B6C2 gives you contrast without the vibration.