Gray
Ash Gray
Ash Gray
#B2BEB5Click to copy
Ash Gray Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(178, 190, 181)Copy
HSLhsl(135, 8%, 72%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(135, 6%, 75%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 25%)Copy
Ash Gray Color Schemes
Complementary
#B2BEB5
Click to copy#BEB2BB
Click to copyAnalogous
#B5BEB2
Click to copy#B2BEBB
Click to copySplit Complementary
#BBB2BE
Click to copy#BEB2B5
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B2BEB5
Click to copy#EBEBEB
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#7B8F80
Click to copy#4B594F
Click to copy#1C221E
Click to copyAsh Gray WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
1.92 : 1
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Black background #000000
10.93 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.76 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
6.57 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Ash Gray Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Ash Gray Color Introduction
Definition
Ash Gray (HEX #B2BEB5) has the RGB value rgb(178, 190, 181), the HSL value hsl(135°, 8%, 72%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 25%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ash Gray is #BEB2BB, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B5BEB2 and #B2BEBB that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#BBB2BE, #BEB2B5) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ash Gray uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ash Gray has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 against white and 10.93:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Gray offers an exceptionally rich range of lightness levels, from silver to charcoal, each with its own character; it is a core color in modern minimalist design and industrial style. Specifically, Ash Gray has a lightness of 72% and a saturation of 8%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: Embers after burning.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, gray stands for balance and restraint. Used well it creates a refined, calm atmosphere, but in large areas it can also feel dull and needs lightness variation to keep it lively. For this reason Ash Gray tends to leave a first impression of being calm and restrained in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Gray is commonly used for secondary text, dividers, disabled states and card backgrounds — an indispensable structural color for building interface hierarchy. In real projects, Ash Gray is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Gray”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Ash Gray Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.