Ash Gray is a medium-light, neutral shade in the gray color family, with a neutral feel. Its HEX code is #B2BEB5, which equals rgb(178, 190, 181) in RGB and hsl(135, 8%, 72%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C6 M0 Y5 K25, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B2BEB5 - RGB
178, 190, 181 - HSL
135°, 8%, 72% - CMYK
6, 0, 5, 25 - Family
Gray - Tone
Medium-light, neutral
About Ash Gray
Gray shades are neutral and versatile. They provide calm backgrounds, readable text colors and borders, and let brighter accent colors stand out. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.93:1. Its complementary color is #BDB2BA.
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Ash Gray color codes
| HEX | #B2BEB5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(178, 190, 181) |
| HSL | hsl(135, 8%, 72%) |
| HSV | 135°, 6%, 75% |
| CMYK | 6%, 0%, 5%, 25% |
| Decimal | 11714229 |
Shades and tints of Ash Gray
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2F4F3 - 100
#E5E9E6 - 200
#D9DFDA - 300
#CCD4CE - 400
#BFC9C1 - 500
#B2BEB5 - 600
#949E97 - 700
#777F79 - 800
#595F5B - 900
#3B3F3C - 950
#1E201E
Color harmonies for Ash Gray
- Complementary
#BDB2BA≈ Neutral Gray 70 - Analogous −30°
#B5BDB2≈ Ash Gray - Analogous +30°
#B2BDBA≈ Ash Gray - Triadic +120°
#B5B2BD≈ Cool Gray 70 - Triadic +240°
#BDB5B2≈ Warm Gray 70 - Split 150°
#BAB2BD≈ Pale Dusty Periwinkle - Split 210°
#BDB2B5≈ Warm Gray 70
Contrast and accessibility of Ash Gray
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Ash Gray | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Ash Gray | Aa | 10.93:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Ash Gray
background-color: #B2BEB5;color: #B2BEB5;background-color: rgb(178, 190, 181);background-color: hsl(135, 8%, 72%);:root { --color-ash-gray: #B2BEB5; }class="bg-[#B2BEB5]"Colors similar to Ash Gray
- Neutral Gray 70
#B2B2B2 - Pale Dusty Emerald
#AFCAB5 - Pale Dusty Jade
#AFCAB7 - Pale Dusty Kelly
#AFCAB2 - Pale Dusty Malachite
#AFCABA - Pale Dusty Shamrock
#B2CAAF - Pale Dusty Clover
#B5CAAF - Pale Dusty Green
#AFCAAF - Neutral Gray 75
#BFBFBF - Pale Dusty Leaf
#B7CAAF - Pale Dusty Mint
#AFCABD - Cool Gray 75
#BABEC5
More gray shades
- Dark Gray
#A9A9A9 - Slate Gray
#708090 - Dim Gray
#696969 - Gray
#808080 - Light Gray
#D3D3D3 - Pewter
#8B8E92 - Graphite
#383838 - Onyx
#353839 - Ebony
#555D50 - Neutral Gray 15
#262626 - Neutral Gray 20
#333333
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Ash Gray?
The HEX code for Ash Gray is #B2BEB5.
What is the RGB value of Ash Gray?
Ash Gray has an RGB value of 178, 190, 181 (rgb(178, 190, 181)). In HSL it is 135°, 8%, 72%.
What text color should I use on Ash Gray?
Use black text on Ash Gray. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 and black text has 10.93:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Ash Gray?
The complementary color of Ash Gray is #BDB2BA. Analogous colors #B5BDB2 and #B2BDBA also pair well.