#B0B0B0 Hex Color
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This neutral, ashy grey provides a stable foundation for minimal UI designs and typography. Because of its balanced lightness, #b0b0b0 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background, where it can sometimes appear washed out. It offers excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability in interface layouts. The hex code for this dusty grey is #b0b0b0.
Questions about #b0b0b0
What is #b0b0b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0b0b0 is rgb(176, 176, 176), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 31%.
Is #b0b0b0 considered a warm or cool grey?
#b0b0b0 functions as a true neutral, balancing between warm and cool tones, which makes it incredibly versatile. It lacks the heavy blue undertones of cooler greys and avoids the yellow tint of warm taupes, ensuring it remains stable in neutral compositions.
Is #b0b0b0 readable on white or black?
#b0b0b0 has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.68:1 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.