#B1B2B5 Hex Color
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#b1b2b5 is a light, neutral grey with muted, ashy undertones and a dusty finish. Its restrained character supports practical, balanced layouts without competing with content. Use the hex code for UI backgrounds, product design, or architecture, pairing it with charcoal for clear contrast. Black text reaches about 9.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text.
Questions about #b1b2b5
What is #b1b2b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1b2b5 is rgb(177, 178, 181), in HSL hsl(225, 3%, 70%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 29%.
Is #b1b2b5 warm or cool?
#b1b2b5 reads as a cool-neutral gray because its blue channel is slightly higher than its red and green channels. Its muted, ashy cast feels clean and understated, making it a strong base for modern interfaces, product visuals, and architectural schemes.
What colors pair well with #b1b2b5?
Is #b1b2b5 readable on white or black?
#b1b2b5 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.90:1 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.