#B0B0AD Hex Color
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Reach for #b0b0ad when a background needs to feel softer than plain white. This grey sits just above mid-tone, with a faint dusty warmth that keeps large surfaces from reading sterile. Black text on the hex code #b0b0ad reaches about 9.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays comfortably readable. It works best as a dominant base, and looks richer next to deep navy or terracotta than beside white.
Questions about #b0b0ad
What is #b0b0ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0b0ad is rgb(176, 176, 173), in HSL hsl(60, 2%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b0b0ad?
Deep navy and terracotta give this grey warmth and weight without overpowering it. Avoid placing it directly against pure white, where it can look washed out and lose its definition.
Is #b0b0ad readable on white or black?
#b0b0ad has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.65:1 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.