analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDBCB2 — Ash
#BDBCB2 is a light desaturated beige sitting at 55° 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.
#bdbcb2
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDBCB2
- f8f8f7
- e2e2dd
- cdccc4
- b7b6ab
- a2a091
- 8c8a78
- 737262
- 5a594c
- 404037
- 272721
- 0e0e0c
Color schemes using #BDBCB2
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
#BDBCB2 FAQ
What color is #BDBCB2?
#BDBCB2 is a shade of ash in the beige family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 8% saturation and 72% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDBCB2?
#BDBCB2 is rgb(189, 188, 178) in RGB, hsl(55, 8%, 72%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDBCB2?
White text on this background reaches 1.91:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11:1.
What colors go well with #BDBCB2?
Its direct complement is #B2B3BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B2B9BD and #B7B2BD gives you contrast without the vibration.