#B3B4B3 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #b3b4b3 is a light neutral grey with restrained saturation and a steady, practical feel. It works well as a supporting tone in interfaces, product design, and architectural palettes, especially beside charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on it at about 10.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code for this shade is #b3b4b3.
Questions about #b3b4b3
What is #b3b4b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3b4b3 is rgb(179, 180, 179), in HSL hsl(120, 1%, 70%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 1%, 29%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b3b4b3?
Does #b3b4b3 read warm or cool?
#b3b4b3 reads as a balanced neutral gray with a faint cool, ashy impression rather than a warm beige cast, though surrounding colors can shift its appearance in a finished palette. Deep navy reinforces that coolness, while warm brown accents can make it feel softer.
Is #b3b4b3 readable on white or black?
#b3b4b3 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.09:1 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.