#B3B9BB Hex Color
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A light, muted grey with faint blue undertones brings a restrained, practical feel to interfaces, architecture, and minimal product design. It works well as a supporting tone beside charcoal or navy, though it can look washed out next to white. The hex code for this grey is #b3b9bb, which provides strong contrast for black body text.
Questions about #b3b9bb
What is #b3b9bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3b9bb is rgb(179, 185, 187), in HSL hsl(195, 6%, 72%) and in CMYK 4%, 1%, 0%, 27%.
Does #b3b9bb read as warm or cool, and why?
#b3b9bb reads as a cool light gray because its faint blue undertone shifts it away from beige and warm gray, making it a natural fit for restrained interfaces, architectural palettes, and other designs needing a quiet, practical mood.
Which colors pair well with #b3b9bb?
Is #b3b9bb readable on white or black?
#b3b9bb has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.57:1 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.