Rose Ashes color: hex code #B5ACAB
Rose Ashes has the hex code #B5ACAB. It is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71% red, 67.5% green and 67.1% blue (181, 172, 171).
Its hue angle is 6°, with 6% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 6% yellow and 29% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.45:1).
Rose Ashes (#B5ACAB) color codes
| HEX | #B5ACAB | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(181, 172, 171) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71%, 67.5%, 67.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(6, 6%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(6, 6%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 6%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(71.06, 3.03, 1.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(71.06, 3.46, 28.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.158, 42.269, 44.511) | |
| Decimal | 11906219 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Rose Ashes, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B5ACAB | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B5ACAB as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B5ACAB looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#aeadabProtanopia
no red cones#b0afabDeuteranopia
no green cones#b7abacTritanopia
no blue cones#aeaeaeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b5acab; }
.text { color: #b5acab; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b5acab; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(181 172 171 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b5acab, #b5b1ab); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Mushroom.
See #B5ACAB on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B5ACAB?
- #B5ACAB is a gray known as Rose Ashes. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Rose Ashes?
- The RGB value is 181, 172, 171: 181 red, 172 green and 171 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Rose Ashes?
- The complementary color is #ABB4B5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B5ACAB?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.45:1 and white text 2.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.