analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBC8A2 — Ash
#BBC8A2 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 81° 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.
#bbc8a2
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBC8A2
- f8f9f5
- e2e8d8
- cdd7ba
- b7c59d
- a1b47f
- 8ca362
- 73864f
- 5a693e
- 404b2c
- 272e1b
- 0e1009
Color schemes using #BBC8A2
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
#BBC8A2 FAQ
What color is #BBC8A2?
#BBC8A2 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 81 degrees, 26% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBC8A2?
#BBC8A2 is rgb(187, 200, 162) in RGB, hsl(81, 26%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 19%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBC8A2?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.9:1.
What colors go well with #BBC8A2?
Its direct complement is #AFA2C8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A2A8C8 and #C3A2C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.