#B1B4B3 Hex Color
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Reach for #b1b4b3 when a design needs a background that stays out of the way. The hex code gives a light, nearly colorless grey with a faint cool cast, at home in minimal interfaces, typography, and architecture. Use it as a supporting tone behind bolder elements, since it can wash out next to pure white. Black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #b1b4b3
What is #b1b4b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1b4b3 is rgb(177, 180, 179), in HSL hsl(160, 2%, 70%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 1%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b1b4b3?
Terracotta, deep navy, and warm wood tones all sharpen the cool, faintly green cast of #b1b4b3. Its low saturation also lets a single saturated accent carry an otherwise muted palette.
Is #b1b4b3 readable on white or black?
#b1b4b3 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.04:1 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.