#B1B1B1 Hex Color
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Palladium is a balanced, mid-tone grey. It works best as a neutral UI background where readability is the priority. Black text pops clearly against this shade, maintaining a 9.8:1 contrast ratio that exceeds standard accessibility requirements. Use it to ground bright interface elements or as a subtle structural support for typography. The hex code for this color is #b1b1b1.
Questions about Palladium
What is the hex code for Palladium?
Palladium is #b1b1b1. In RGB that is rgb(177, 177, 177), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 31%.
Why is Palladium #b1b1b1 a preferred choice for UI backgrounds?
Palladium functions as an ideal neutral base because it maintains a high contrast ratio with standard black text. This balance allows interface elements to stand out without the visual fatigue often caused by pure white or overly dark backgrounds.
What colors pair effectively with #b1b1b1?
Is Palladium readable on white or black?
Palladium has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.79:1 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.