#B0ABAD Hex Color
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Muted and slightly mauve, #b0abad is a light neutral grey with a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation supports restrained branding, minimalist layouts, and product interfaces without feeling stark. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal typography or deep navy accents. The hex code #b0abad also provides strong contrast for black body text.
Questions about #b0abad
What is #b0abad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0abad is rgb(176, 171, 173), in HSL hsl(336, 3%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 2%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b0abad?
Is #b0abad warm or cool?
#b0abad reads as a soft neutral gray with a slight mauve cast. Its red value sits above green and blue, giving it a gentle warm-leaning appearance while keeping the overall effect quiet rather than distinctly pink.
Is #b0abad readable on white or black?
#b0abad has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.