Ash
Also known as: Feathers of a Dove , Soft Putty , Historical Ruins , Apparition
On screen, Ash registers as cheerful and optimistic: a soft yellow at home in kids' apps and summer palettes. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.77:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Ash color codes
- HEX
- #BEBAA7
- RGB
- rgb(190, 186, 167)
- RGBA
- rgba(190, 186, 167, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(50, 15%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(50, 12%, 75%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 12%, 25%)
- LAB
- lab(75.5 -1.0 10.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.7% 0.027 97.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: silver #C0C0C0 · ΔE 8.7
- RAL 7032: Pebble grey #B9B9A8 · ΔE 2.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Ash works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Ash
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Ash by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.95:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.77:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Ash background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ash
Ash with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ash
Ash triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pelican #C1BCAC · ΔE 1.6
- Zen Pebble #BAB8AD · ΔE 3.3
- Oatmeal #C9C1B1 · ΔE 3.4
- Lush #C5BDA0 · ΔE 3.6
- Beach Dune #C6BB9C · ΔE 4.6
- Trail Dust #D0C4AC · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ash is closest to Cosmic .
FAQ
Ash FAQs
What color is Ash?
Ash is a medium yellow with the hex code #BEBAA7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 15% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ash?
The hex code for Ash is #BEBAA7. In RGB it's rgb(190, 186, 167), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 12%, 25%).
What colors go well with Ash?
Ash pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Ash : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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