#B1B7C1 Hex Color
A reliable and muted slate blue
This dusty, muted blue sits comfortably between slate and cool grey. Because of its low saturation, #b1b7c1 projects a sense of professional reliability, making it a natural choice for corporate tech or financial interface backgrounds. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to sharpen the edges, as it can look slightly flat on its own. With high contrast for black text, it offers excellent readability.
Questions about #b1b7c1
What is #b1b7c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1b7c1 is rgb(177, 183, 193), in HSL hsl(217, 11%, 73%) and in CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 24%.
Which colors pair best with #b1b7c1?
To sharpen its appearance, pair #b1b7c1 with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep black text. If you want to maintain a softer aesthetic, it also balances well against crisp white or very light off-white shades.
Is #b1b7c1 readable on white or black?
#b1b7c1 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.41:1 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.