#B1B7B8 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty grey provides a stable, neutral foundation for minimal interfaces. Because of its medium lightness, the hex code #b1b7b8 ensures black text remains legible against its surface. Designers often rely on it as a professional supporting tone for branding layouts. It avoids the harshness of pure white backgrounds while keeping visual noise low, making it a reliable choice for cleaner designs.
Questions about #b1b7b8
What is #b1b7b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1b7b8 is rgb(177, 183, 184), in HSL hsl(189, 5%, 71%) and in CMYK 4%, 1%, 0%, 28%.
Is #b1b7b8 a warm or cool grey?
#b1b7b8 leans slightly cool because of its subtle blue undertones, which distinguishes it from warmer, earthier grays. This cool cast makes it particularly effective for modern, digital-first designs where you need a crisp, clean background that avoids looking too clinical.
Which accent colors work well with #b1b7b8?
Is #b1b7b8 readable on white or black?
#b1b7b8 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.33:1 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.