#B2BCCB Hex Color
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Dusty blue with a grey heart. #b2bccb sits light and low in saturation, so it reads steady and honest without the stiffness of brighter corporate blues. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 10.9:1, which makes it a dependable background for UI panels and forms. Pair it with rust or deep navy for contrast. The hex code #b2bccb fits finance, healthcare, and government work.
Questions about #b2bccb
What is #b2bccb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2bccb is rgb(178, 188, 203), in HSL hsl(216, 19%, 75%) and in CMYK 12%, 7%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b2bccb?
Warm rust, terracotta, and deep navy all give #b2bccb the contrast its muted tone needs. Keep the surrounding palette low in saturation so the dusty quality of the blue holds up.
Is #b2bccb a warm or cool color?
Cool, but gently so. The blue base pulls toward stone and overcast sky rather than vivid azure, and the grey undertone keeps it from feeling bright. It reads calm next to saturated colors.
Is #b2bccb readable on white or black?
#b2bccb has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.94:1 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.