analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDBAB2 — Ash
#BDBAB2 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 44° 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.
#bdbab2
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDBAB2
- f8f8f7
- e2e1dd
- cdcac4
- b7b4ab
- a29d91
- 8c8778
- 736f62
- 5a564c
- 403e37
- 272621
- 0e0d0c
Color schemes using #BDBAB2
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
#BDBAB2 FAQ
What color is #BDBAB2?
#BDBAB2 is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 8% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDBAB2?
#BDBAB2 is rgb(189, 186, 178) in RGB, hsl(44, 8%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDBAB2?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.83:1.
What colors go well with #BDBAB2?
Its direct complement is #B2B5BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2BBBD and #B5B2BD gives you contrast without the vibration.