Ash
Also known as: Feathers of a Dove, Soft Putty, Historical Ruins, Apparition
With its warm undertone, Ash (#BEBAA7) comes across as cheerful and optimistic. Designers reach for it 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Ash
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.95:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.77:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Ash background: #000000
Palettes featuring Ash
Ash with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ash
Ash triad
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.
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.
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