#B4BAC4 Hex Color
A steady blue-gray with dusty restraint
#b4bac4 is a light, ashy blue with dusty gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained appearance suggests trust and control, making it useful in finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a dominant background; black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #b4bac4.
Questions about #b4bac4
What is #b4bac4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4bac4 is rgb(180, 186, 196), in HSL hsl(218, 12%, 74%) and in CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b4bac4 in a design?
#b4bac4 pairs well with navy or charcoal for crisp contrast, while muted burgundy or terracotta adds warmth without overpowering its low-saturation blue-gray base. Use those warmer accents sparingly in buttons, links, or small graphic details.
Is #b4bac4 readable on white or black?
#b4bac4 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.76:1 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.