#B8B5AD Hex Color
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Ashes is a muted, desaturated yellow that reads as a dusty grey. This neutral tone serves well as a supporting background, providing excellent readability for black text due to its high contrast ratio of 10.3:1. Avoid using it for large, solid branding areas as it can appear flat. The hex code for this ashy shade is #b8b5ad.
Questions about Ashes
What is the hex code for Ashes?
Ashes is #b8b5ad. In RGB that is rgb(184, 181, 173), in HSL hsl(44, 7%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 28%.
How should I use #b8b5ad (Ashes) in a design project?
Use Ashes as a subtle background for editorial layouts or interface components where readability is paramount. Because it offers a 10.3:1 contrast ratio against black text, it functions as a sophisticated, softer alternative to pure white or light grey.
What colors pair well with the dusty tone of #b8b5ad?
Pair Ashes with strong, saturated accents like navy or terracotta to prevent the design from feeling flat. Since the color itself is quite muted, these bolder contrasts provide the necessary visual anchor for your layout.
Is Ashes readable on white or black?
Ashes has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.25:1 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.