#B1A1A3 Hex Color
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A muted reddish shade, #b1a1a3 has ashy gray undertones and a dusty, almost weathered finish. Its low saturation softens red’s usual urgency, making it useful for romance branding, editorial layouts, and subtle alerts. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep burgundy. Black text reads clearly on it, with about 8.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #b1a1a3
What is #b1a1a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1a1a3 is rgb(177, 161, 163), in HSL hsl(353, 9%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 8%, 31%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #b1a1a3 readable on white or black?
#b1a1a3 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.