#B0B4B6 Hex Color
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#b0b4b6 is a muted, ashy grey with a neutral balance and dusty finish. Its restrained lightness suits interface backgrounds, typography, minimal layouts, and product design without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone beside darker text or navy accents. The hex code #b0b4b6 gives black text about 10.1:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #b0b4b6
What is #b0b4b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0b4b6 is rgb(176, 180, 182), in HSL hsl(200, 4%, 70%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b0b4b6 in a palette?
It pairs well with navy, burgundy, and warm wood tones, which add depth without disturbing its restrained grey base. Use #b0b4b6 as a broad supporting field, then reserve richer colors for headings, controls, or small accents.
Is #b0b4b6 readable on white or black?
#b0b4b6 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.05:1 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.