#B0B6AE Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy green sits quietly between a light grey and a muted lime. Because it lacks saturation, #b0b6ae works best as a neutral background rather than a main feature. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs that need to feel organic yet professional. The hex code for this desaturated green is #b0b6ae.
Questions about #b0b6ae
What is #b0b6ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0b6ae is rgb(176, 182, 174), in HSL hsl(105, 5%, 70%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 4%, 29%.
When should I use #b0b6ae in a user interface?
Use #b0b6ae as a subtle background color where you need to reduce visual noise while maintaining accessibility. Because it is desaturated and sits between green and grey, it provides a professional, organic feel that allows charcoal or deep black text to stand out clearly against it.
What colors complement the muted tone of #b0b6ae?
This color works beautifully with deep, saturated earth tones like terracotta or navy to provide necessary contrast. Because #b0b6ae is low-contrast, it benefits from pairing with darker, richer hues that anchor your design and prevent the overall palette from looking washed out or flat.
Is #b0b6ae readable on white or black?
#b0b6ae has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.14:1 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.