analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBC5B4 — Ash
#BBC5B4 is a light desaturated green sitting at 95° 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.
#bbc5b4
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBC5B4
- f7f8f6
- dfe4dc
- c7d0c1
- afbba7
- 97a78c
- 7f9272
- 68785d
- 515e48
- 3a4334
- 232920
- 0c0e0b
Color schemes using #BBC5B4
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
#BBC5B4 FAQ
What color is #BBC5B4?
#BBC5B4 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 95 degrees, 13% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBC5B4?
#BBC5B4 is rgb(187, 197, 180) in RGB, hsl(95, 13%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 9%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBC5B4?
White text on this background reaches 1.79:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.76:1.
What colors go well with #BBC5B4?
Its direct complement is #BEB4C5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B6B4C5 and #C5B4C4 gives you contrast without the vibration.