#B1B8BC Hex Color
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#b1b8bc is a light, muted gray with a cool blue undertone and a soft, ashy finish. Its restrained character suits professional interfaces, architectural palettes, and minimal product design. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal typography, since black text achieves about 10.5:1 contrast against it. The hex code for this gray is #b1b8bc.
Questions about #b1b8bc
What is #b1b8bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1b8bc is rgb(177, 184, 188), in HSL hsl(202, 8%, 72%) and in CMYK 6%, 2%, 0%, 26%.
Does #b1b8bc read as a warm or cool gray?
#b1b8bc reads as a cool gray because its blue undertone keeps it from feeling beige or warm, while its soft, ashy quality suits professional interfaces, architectural layouts, and quiet product backgrounds.
Is #b1b8bc readable on white or black?
#b1b8bc has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.45:1 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.