#B3B8BF Hex Color
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Ash blue barely commits to color. #b3b8bf sits one step from gray, its muted blue undertone reading steady instead of sad. It flatters deep navy and warm burgundy, and it holds up as a UI background where black text passes contrast easily. Next to plain white it can wash out, so give it darker neighbors.
Questions about #b3b8bf
What is #b3b8bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3b8bf is rgb(179, 184, 191), in HSL hsl(215, 9%, 73%) and in CMYK 6%, 4%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #b3b8bf?
Pair #b3b8bf with deep navy for a secure, corporate feel, or with terracotta to add warmth and keep the palette from reading cold. Cream also lifts it when plain white feels too stark.
Is #b3b8bf readable on white or black?
#b3b8bf has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.52:1 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.