#B2BCC6 Hex Color
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The hex code #b2bcc6 produces a muted, ashy blue with low saturation and a near-gray cast. Its light value feels controlled and dependable, making it suitable for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since it can look washed out against white. Black text achieves about 10.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #b2bcc6
What is #b2bcc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2bcc6 is rgb(178, 188, 198), in HSL hsl(210, 15%, 74%) and in CMYK 10%, 5%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #b2bcc6?
Is #b2bcc6 a warm or cool color?
#b2bcc6 reads as a cool color because its gray base carries a noticeable blue cast rather than yellow or red warmth, while its light value keeps that coolness soft instead of icy. It works well for calm, orderly interfaces.
Is #b2bcc6 readable on white or black?
#b2bcc6 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.90:1 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.