#B4ADA9 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Slate Pebble is a muted, dusty grey with minimal saturation. This neutral tone provides a stable foundation for minimal interfaces and modern architectural palettes. Because it maintains high contrast, black typography remains highly readable against it. The hex code for Slate Pebble is #b4ada9. It works best as a supporting background color, avoiding the starkness of pure white while adding a professional, restrained feel.
Questions about Slate Pebble
What is the hex code for Slate Pebble?
Slate Pebble is #b4ada9. In RGB that is rgb(180, 173, 169), in HSL hsl(22, 7%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 6%, 29%.
How should Slate Pebble #b4ada9 be used in UI design?
Slate Pebble #b4ada9 serves best as a neutral background that avoids the harshness of pure white while maintaining high readability. Use it to ground bright accent colors or pair it with charcoal typography to create a balanced, professional interface.
Does #b4ada9 lean warm or cool?
This color sits in a balanced, neutral space but often reads slightly warm due to its earthy, dusty undertones. Its lack of heavy saturation prevents it from clashing with either cool blues or warm terracotta tones in a broader palette.
Is Slate Pebble readable on white or black?
Slate Pebble has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.49:1 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.