#B3BCBA Hex Color
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The hex code #b3bcba defines a dusty teal with a strong gray cast and low saturation. Its balanced lightness gives healthcare, wellness, and technology layouts a clear, composed feel without sterile brightness. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy; black text reaches about 10.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text.
Questions about #b3bcba
What is #b3bcba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3bcba is rgb(179, 188, 186), in HSL hsl(167, 6%, 72%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 1%, 26%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b3bcba?
Is #b3bcba suitable for body text?
Yes, black text on #b3bcba reaches about a 10.8:1 contrast ratio, comfortably above WCAG AA's 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text. It works well for readable content, while white text lacks the same contrast and needs separate testing.
Where does #b3bcba work best in a design?
Use #b3bcba as a supporting tone or broad soft surface in wellness, healthcare, communication, and hospitality work. Its low saturation keeps screens composed, but large areas beside white can look washed out, so darker text or warmer accents add definition.
Is #b3bcba readable on white or black?
#b3bcba has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.81:1 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.