Wet Ash
A muted, ashy green with grey undertones
Wet Ash is an ashy, muted green with strong grey undertones. It offers a balanced, neutral presence that works effectively as a supporting tone in organic or sustainable branding palettes. Because it provides high contrast with black text, it reads clearly for both UI and print applications. The hex code for Wet Ash is #b2beb5. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted terracotta for a modern, grounded aesthetic.
Questions about Wet Ash
What is the hex code for Wet Ash?
Wet Ash is #b2beb5. In RGB that is rgb(178, 190, 181), in HSL hsl(135, 8%, 72%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 5%, 25%.
How do I balance #b2beb5 in a color scheme?
Wet Ash works best as a neutral foundation when paired with darker, grounded tones like charcoal or deep earth pigments. Because it has cool grey undertones, it creates a modern, sophisticated look that avoids the sterility of pure greyscale.
Is Wet Ash readable on white or black?
Wet Ash has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.