#B0B7BC Hex Color
Professional, muted slate for clean backgrounds
This dusty, muted blue sits comfortably between grey and slate. Because it reads as cool and professional, the hex code #b0b7bc serves well as a structural background color in security or finance interfaces. It offers enough contrast for readable black text, yet it can appear washed out if paired with stark white. Use it as a steady foundation rather than a highlight to maintain visual clarity.
Questions about #b0b7bc
What is #b0b7bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0b7bc is rgb(176, 183, 188), in HSL hsl(205, 8%, 71%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 26%.
How does #b0b7bc behave in digital user interfaces?
The #b0b7bc hex color acts as a stabilizing neutral that avoids the harshness of standard grey, making it excellent for administrative dashboards. Because it carries a subtle cool undertone, it maintains a professional, trustworthy appearance that stays legible against dark text.
What color combinations work best with #b0b7bc?
Is #b0b7bc readable on white or black?
#b0b7bc has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.