#B4BAC5 Hex Color
Professional and muted cool slate blue
This dusty, muted blue acts as a reliable neutral that sits comfortably between grey and slate. Because it is highly desaturated, #b4bac5 provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for UI body copy or clean, professional backgrounds. Pair it with soft charcoal or deeper navy to avoid a washed-out look. Its professional character works well for corporate branding and technology interfaces.
Questions about #b4bac5
What is #b4bac5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4bac5 is rgb(180, 186, 197), in HSL hsl(219, 13%, 74%) and in CMYK 9%, 6%, 0%, 23%.
Does #b4bac5 work well for website body text?
Yes, #b4bac5 functions effectively as a text color because its desaturated nature provides a softer alternative to pure black while maintaining enough contrast against light backgrounds for readability. Pair it with a darker charcoal for headers to create a balanced, professional hierarchy.
What color families complement the muted tone of #b4bac5?
The dusty quality of #b4bac5 pairs best with high-contrast, deep neutrals like navy or charcoal to prevent the design from looking washed out. It also works as a sophisticated base when contrasted against subtle warm tones like terracotta or soft cream.
Is #b4bac5 readable on white or black?
#b4bac5 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.77:1 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.