#B2B1BB Hex Color
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#b2b1bb is a dusty lavender that sits halfway between grey and pale purple. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a supporting tone behind stronger accents. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast. Black text on this hex code reaches about 9.9:1, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #b2b1bb
What is #b2b1bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2b1bb is rgb(178, 177, 187), in HSL hsl(246, 7%, 71%) and in CMYK 5%, 5%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #b2b1bb warm or cool?
#b2b1bb reads cool because of its purple undertone, though the heavy grey softens that chill. Treat it as a neutral first and a violet second. That balance lets it sit comfortably in both warm and cool palettes.
What colors pair well with #b2b1bb?
Is #b2b1bb readable on white or black?
#b2b1bb has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.