#B4B4B5 Hex Color
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#b4b4b5 is a light, muted grey with a slightly ashy, dusty cast. Its restrained tone supports professional interfaces, product layouts, and architectural palettes without competing with stronger colors. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or black typography; black text reaches about 10.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this neutral grey is #b4b4b5.
Questions about #b4b4b5
What is #b4b4b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4b4b5 is rgb(180, 180, 181), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 71%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b4b4b5?
The hex color #b4b4b5 pairs well with black, charcoal, navy, and muted accent colors because its low saturation lets stronger hues stand out in restrained interfaces and product layouts. Warm terracotta or burgundy can add contrast without overwhelming the neutral base.
Does #b4b4b5 read as warm or cool?
#b4b4b5 reads as a slightly cool neutral grey, with an ashy, dusty cast rather than beige warmth, so it supports crisp whites, blue-based colors, and dark cool neutrals especially well. Warmer accents can balance it when a softer, more inviting mood is needed.
Is #b4b4b5 readable on white or black?
#b4b4b5 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.13:1 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.