#B2BAB8 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #b2bab8 graphic
Muted and lightly green-tinged, #b2bab8 is a pale gray with an ashy, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained, professional mood for UI backgrounds, architectural palettes, and minimal product design. Black typography provides strong readability, with about a 10.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this neutral gray is #b2bab8.

Questions about #b2bab8

What is #b2bab8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2bab8 is rgb(178, 186, 184), in HSL hsl(165, 5%, 71%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 1%, 27%.
Which colors pair well with #b2bab8 in a palette?
Pair #b2bab8 with charcoal or navy for grounded contrast, then add muted sage or dusty blue accents to keep interfaces and product palettes quiet, cool, and cohesive without losing its restrained character.
Is #b2bab8 readable on white or black?
#b2bab8 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.60:1 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.