Ash Gray #B2BEB5

Ash gray is a light, cool gray with a faint green tint, given as hex #B2BEB5. It is muted and soft, lighter than middle gray, with a sage-like undertone. It brings to mind wood ash, weathered stone and eucalyptus leaves, and the pale, smoky palettes of Scandinavian and coastal interiors.

There is no CSS ash gray keyword. #B2BEB5 is a common value, and other sources use more neutral or brownish grays under the same name.

#B2BEB5

Ash Gray color codes
HEX	`#B2BEB5`
RGB	`rgb(178, 190, 181)`
HSL	`hsl(135, 8%, 72%)`
HSV	`hsv(135, 6%, 75%)`
CMYK	`cmyk(6%, 0%, 5%, 25%)`

Make a palette with Ash Gray What goes with it

Text on Ash Gray

Black text reads better on Ash Gray. Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula: 4.5:1 passes AA for body text, 3:1 passes for large text.

White text

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

1.92:1 · Fail

Black text

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

10.92:1 · AAA

Colors that go with Ash Gray

#9CAF88Sage GreenGreen-gray neighbor for calm, botanical palettes.#DCAE96Dusty RoseMuted pink that adds warmth to the cool gray.#36454FCharcoalDeeper gray for type and contrast.#FAF9F6Off-WhiteSoft light base for airy, Scandinavian-style rooms.#E2725BTerracottaWarm clay accent that balances ash gray's coolness.

Ash Gray tints and shades

Tints mix Ash Gray with white, shades mix it with black, in 15% steps. Copy any code, or open the tint and shade generator for a full scale.

Tints

#BEC8C0

#C9D2CB

#D5DBD6

#E0E5E1

#ECEFED

Shades

#97A29A

#7D857F

#626964

#474C48

#2D302D

Ash Gray color schemes

Color-wheel harmonies built by rotating the hue of #B2BEB5 and keeping its saturation and lightness.

Complementary

#B2BEB5

#BEB2BB

Analogous

#B5BEB2

#B2BEB5

#B2BEBB

Triadic

#B2BEB5

#B5B2BE

#BEB5B2

Split complementary

#B2BEB5

#BBB2BE

#BEB2B5

Tetradic

#B2BEB5

#B2B5BE

#BEB2BB

#BEBBB2

Ash Gray color meaning

Ash gray takes its name from the soft powder left after a fire. That gives it a slightly somber edge, since ash appears in rituals of mourning and repentance in several traditions, including Ash Wednesday in Christianity. In some funeral customs, ashes themselves are kept or scattered, which deepens the link to remembrance.

The color itself feels gentle. Its green tint makes it seem more natural and calmer than a flat gray, and people link it with fog, lichen and dried herbs. It also recalls weathered wood, driftwood and old fence posts.

In fashion and hair color, 'ash' describes cool tones without warmth or brassiness, so the word suggests understatement and a softer, smoky look. Ash blonde and ash brown hair dyes are popular for exactly that cool finish.

How to use Ash Gray in design

Ash gray is a good background or surface color for wellness, skincare, architecture and home brands that want a calm, natural feel. Dark text such as charcoal, deep green or black reads well on it. White text is too faint. It pairs nicely with photography of plants, stone and linen.

In interiors, ash gray walls and cabinets suit pale wood and brass. In fashion it works in knitwear and tailoring as a softer alternative to plain gray. It also makes a soft neutral for bridesmaid dresses and linen.

Palettes with Ash Gray tones

Curated palettes with a color close to #B2BEB5.

Stone Cold Holiday Red Fog Ink & Paper River Pebble Noir

Colors similar to Ash Gray

#C0C0C0Silver #AEC6CFPastel Blue #C3B091Khaki #D2B48CTan #C2B280Sand #DCAE96Dusty Rose

Work with Ash Gray

Palette generatorBuild a palette around #B2BEB5 Contrast checkerTest text on this color Tint and shade generatorA full scale for CSS or Tailwind Color wheelEvery harmony for this hue Color pickerAdjust it and convert formats Color mixerBlend it with another color

Ash Gray FAQ

Is ash gray green?

Slightly. #B2BEB5 has a little more green than red or blue, which gives it a sage-like tint. It still reads as gray in most light, but next to a pure gray it looks greener and softer. Other versions of ash gray are more neutral.

What is the difference between ash gray and sage green?

Sage green (#9CAF88) is darker and clearly green, with a yellow lean. Ash gray (#B2BEB5) is lighter and much grayer, with only a faint green hint. Sage reads as a color and ash gray reads as a neutral, so they layer well together.