#B2B9B9 Hex Color
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Ashy grey with barely a trace of color left in it. #b2b9b9 sits light and muted, which makes it a steady background or supporting tone for minimal interfaces, typography, and product design. It flatters deep navy and terracotta accents better than plain white does. Black text on this hex code reaches about 10.5:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare. The hex code is #b2b9b9.
Questions about #b2b9b9
What is #b2b9b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2b9b9 is rgb(178, 185, 185), in HSL hsl(180, 5%, 71%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b2b9b9?
Deep navy and terracotta both sharpen #b2b9b9, since its faint cool undertone needs warmth or depth nearby to avoid reading flat. Charcoal type also works well over it for a softer feel than pure black.
Is #b2b9b9 readable on white or black?
#b2b9b9 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.53:1 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.