analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCC4B1 — Ash
#BCC4B1 is a light desaturated green sitting at 85° 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.
#bcc4b1
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BCC4B1
- f8f8f6
- e1e4dc
- cad0c1
- b3bca6
- 9ca88b
- 859471
- 6d7a5c
- 555f47
- 3d4433
- 25291f
- 0d0f0b
Color schemes using #BCC4B1
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
#BCC4B1 FAQ
What color is #BCC4B1?
#BCC4B1 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 85 degrees, 14% saturation and 73% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCC4B1?
#BCC4B1 is rgb(188, 196, 177) in RGB, hsl(85, 14%, 73%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 10%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCC4B1?
White text on this background reaches 1.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.67:1.
What colors go well with #BCC4B1?
Its direct complement is #B9B1C4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B1B2C4 and #C2B1C4 gives you contrast without the vibration.