#B2BDC6 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy blue provides a muted, professional backdrop that reads as grounded and reliable. Because of its desaturated, grey-leaning character, #b2bdc6 works best as a supporting tone in financial or security interfaces where minimalism is preferred. Use black text over this hex code to ensure high readability. It can look washed out against white, so pair it with darker charcoals for better contrast.
Questions about #b2bdc6
What is #b2bdc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2bdc6 is rgb(178, 189, 198), in HSL hsl(207, 15%, 74%) and in CMYK 10%, 5%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #b2bdc6?
Because #b2bdc6 is a desaturated, grey-leaning blue, it works exceptionally well when paired with charcoal or deep navy for contrast. It also provides a calm, professional backdrop when accented by softer, warm neutrals or clean white space.
Is #b2bdc6 readable on white or black?
#b2bdc6 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.98:1 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.