#B4B4B4 Hex Color
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A mid-tone grey with a dusty, neutral quality, #b4b4b4 serves as a reliable anchor for minimal user interfaces. It lacks strong warm or cool undertones, making it a versatile supporting player in branding and architecture. Because it provides excellent contrast against black text, this hex code works effectively for body copy and UI elements where readability matters most. Pair it with saturated colors to avoid a washed-out result.
Questions about #b4b4b4
What is #b4b4b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4b4b4 is rgb(180, 180, 180), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 29%.
Is #b4b4b4 considered a warm or cool grey?
#b4b4b4 is a true neutral grey that sits precisely in the middle without pulling toward warm or cool undertones. This makes it an ideal choice for backgrounds or text that need to remain strictly colorless against more vibrant design elements.
What colors pair well with #b4b4b4 in a design?
Is #b4b4b4 readable on white or black?
#b4b4b4 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.12:1 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.