#B2B9C9 Hex Color
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#b2b9c9 is a dusty blue that sits one step away from gray. Its low saturation and high lightness read as dependable and level-headed, a fit for finance, healthcare, and government work. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, since it can wash out next to pure white. Black text on it hits about 10.7:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #b2b9c9
What is #b2b9c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2b9c9 is rgb(178, 185, 201), in HSL hsl(222, 18%, 74%) and in CMYK 11%, 8%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #b2b9c9?
Pair #b2b9c9 with navy for depth or muted terracotta for warmth, since both respect its gray undertone. Keep it away from pale neighbors like cream or white, where it loses definition and turns into background noise.
Is #b2b9c9 readable on white or black?
#b2b9c9 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.67:1 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.