Ash Gray

About Ash Gray

Ash Gray is the hex color #B2BEB5, which translates to rgb(178, 190, 181) in RGB and hsl(135, 8%, 72%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 135 degrees, with a saturation of 8 percent and a lightness of 72 percent. In the neutral family, it reads as a light shade.

Using Ash Gray in a design

Text placed directly on Ash Gray is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around Ash Gray

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside Ash Gray for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for Ash Gray

• HEX: #B2BEB5
• RGB: rgb(178, 190, 181)
• HSL: hsl(135, 8%, 72%)
• HSV: hsv(135, 6%, 75%)
• CMYK: cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 25%)

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