#B5B2B7 Hex Color
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This dusty, cool-toned grey offers a stable backdrop for minimalist interfaces. Its medium lightness creates sharp contrast with black text, easily passing accessibility standards for body copy. Use #b5b2b7 as a supporting base, though it can sometimes look washed out against pure white backgrounds. The hex code for this restrained neutral is #b5b2b7.
Questions about #b5b2b7
What is #b5b2b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5b2b7 is rgb(181, 178, 183), in HSL hsl(276, 3%, 71%) and in CMYK 1%, 3%, 0%, 28%.
Is #b5b2b7 considered a warm or cool grey?
#b5b2b7 is definitively a cool-toned grey, carrying subtle blue-violet undertones that distinguish it from stone or beige neutrals. These cool characteristics make it appear crisp and professional, preventing the muddy or brownish look often found in warmer, earthier grey alternatives.
Is #b5b2b7 readable on white or black?
#b5b2b7 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.01:1 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.