analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCC8A2 — Ash
#BCC8A2 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 79° 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.
#bcc8a2
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BCC8A2
- f8f9f5
- e3e8d8
- ced7ba
- b8c59d
- a3b47f
- 8ea362
- 75864f
- 5b693e
- 414b2c
- 282e1b
- 0e1009
Color schemes using #BCC8A2
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
#BCC8A2 FAQ
What color is #BCC8A2?
#BCC8A2 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 79 degrees, 26% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCC8A2?
#BCC8A2 is rgb(188, 200, 162) in RGB, hsl(79, 26%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 19%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCC8A2?
White text on this background reaches 1.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.92:1.
What colors go well with #BCC8A2?
Its direct complement is #AEA2C8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A2A9C8 and #C1A2C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.