The colour ash blossom is a special, soft shade that lies between light grey and bluish grey tones. The name is derived from nature and refers to an understated yet elegant colour, reminiscent of the characteristic greyish tones of ash. It is often used in interiors where a calm, harmonious atmosphere is desired, as the colour ash has a calming effect on the human mind. It is also well suited to interiors where a clean, modern design predominates.
In decoration and fashion, the colour ash blossom is versatile. As a complementary colour, it looks great when paired with stronger, brighter colours, as it creates a balance between vibrant hues. It can also be used as a stand-alone colour, especially in minimalist outfits and interiors. This shade can be an excellent base for any colour combination that wants to create a subtle elegance and understated luxury.
RGB and HEX codes for the colour ashflower
The RGB code for the ash flower colour is (178, 190, 181) and the HEX code is #B2BEB5.
Theme: ashflower colour
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#a09998 |
| RGB |
rgb(160, 153, 152) |
| HSL |
hsl(5, 5%, 61%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(5, 5%, 63%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0, 4, 5, 37) |
| Contrasting colour |
#595e61 |
| Complementary colour |
#98a5a6 |
Ash blossom dark and light shades
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Dark shades
Light shades
Complementary colour palettes of Hemp
Ash blossom is an elegant and understated colour, the perfect choice if you want to express calm and sophistication. Below we show you the complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral palettes to match the ash blossom.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of the ash blossom?
The ash blossom colour is a pale greyish blue shade, which is one of the most captivating and soothing tones.
What determines the colour of an ash blossom?
The colour of an ash blossom depends on a number of factors, including soil composition, plant genetics and environmental conditions such as the amount of sunshine and temperature. The minerals and pH of the soil are particularly important as they affect the pigments that appear in the flower colour.
How is it possible to mix ash flower colours?
To mix the colour of the ash blossom, usually blue, purple and grey shades are used. The exact proportions and colours can be mixed to achieve the desired cinder flower tone as follows:
1. Start with a basic light blue paint.
2. Add a little purple to create a cooler shade.
3. Finally, add a little bit of grey to achieve an ashy, smoky effect.
Experimenting with proportions is important to find the perfect ash blossom colour.
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