#B0B8B4 Hex Color
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#b0b8b4 is a light, dusty teal with an ashy gray cast and very low saturation. Its softened value brings clarity and calm without feeling cold, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background rather than a dominant accent. The hex code #b0b8b4 also supports readable black body text at about 10.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #b0b8b4
What is #b0b8b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0b8b4 is rgb(176, 184, 180), in HSL hsl(150, 5%, 71%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 2%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #b0b8b4?
#b0b8b4 pairs well with navy when a design needs firm contrast, and terracotta adds warmth without fighting its dusty base; charcoal text keeps the combination practical for interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #b0b8b4 suitable for body text?
Use #b0b8b4 as a light background with black text; its pale value gives black approximately 10.4:1 contrast, exceeding WCAG AA's 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text, while white text lacks comparable readability.
Where does #b0b8b4 work best in a design?
#b0b8b4 works best as a supporting tone in healthcare, wellness, and technology layouts, where its low saturation creates a clean backdrop without the sterility of pure gray; use darker text and reserve stronger colors for actions or key details.
Is #b0b8b4 readable on white or black?
#b0b8b4 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.36:1 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.