#B3B8BE Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty blue leans heavily into grey, making it a stable neutral for corporate or security-focused UI. Black text maintains high readability against this shade, easily exceeding WCAG AA standards. Pair #b3b8be with a rich, dark navy to create a grounded monochromatic scheme. The hex code for this cool-toned grey is #b3b8be.
Questions about #b3b8be
What is #b3b8be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3b8be is rgb(179, 184, 190), in HSL hsl(213, 8%, 72%) and in CMYK 6%, 3%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design schemes work best with #b3b8be?
Pair #b3b8be with a deep navy to create a sophisticated, grounded monochromatic palette perfect for corporate branding. Because it is highly desaturated, it also functions as an ideal mid-tone bridge between stark whites and darker charcoals.
Is #b3b8be readable on white or black?
#b3b8be has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 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.