#B2B7B5 Hex Color
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Ashy and barely green, this light grey is muted almost to neutral, which keeps it calm and steady on the page. #b2b7b5 works best as a supporting tone behind darker palettes; against pure white it can look washed out. Black text on it reaches about 10.3:1 contrast, so small body copy clears WCAG AA with room to spare. The hex code #b2b7b5 fits minimal interfaces, typography, and product design.
Questions about #b2b7b5
What is #b2b7b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2b7b5 is rgb(178, 183, 181), in HSL hsl(156, 3%, 71%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 1%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b2b7b5?
Muted plum, deep teal, and warm terracotta all sit well against #b2b7b5. Its faint green undertone lets warm accents pop without clashing, while darker tones keep the palette grounded.
Does #b2b7b5 read warm or cool?
It leans cool because of a subtle green undertone, though the effect is mild. Next to warm beiges it can read slightly sage-like; beside pure white it reads as plain grey.
Is #b2b7b5 readable on white or black?
#b2b7b5 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.