#B3B3B4 Hex Color
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This neutral grey acts as a stable, flat base for clean UI design. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it remains legible for body copy. The hex code #b3b3b4 provides a restrained backdrop, but be careful using it alongside pure white to avoid a washed-out appearance. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to add necessary depth to your professional layouts.
Questions about #b3b3b4
What is #b3b3b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3b3b4 is rgb(179, 179, 180), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 70%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #b3b3b4?
Is #b3b3b4 suitable for body text backgrounds?
Yes, #b3b3b4 provides an excellent high-contrast backdrop for black body text, making it a reliable choice for UI design. Ensure your font weights are bold enough to maintain readability against this mid-tone, neutral background.
Is #b3b3b4 readable on white or black?
#b3b3b4 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.02:1 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.