#B5B3B0 Hex Color
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#b5b3b0 is a muted, ashy grey with a slight warm undertone. Its low saturation creates a neutral, practical feel suited to backgrounds, interfaces, typography, and minimalist product design. Use it as a supporting tone beside darker text or richer accents. As a hex code, #b5b3b0 also provides strong contrast with black text.
Questions about #b5b3b0
What is #b5b3b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5b3b0 is rgb(181, 179, 176), in HSL hsl(36, 3%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b5b3b0?
#b5b3b0 pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, and natural wood tones because its warm, low-chroma base gives stronger colors room to stand out. Use charcoal for crisp text and navy or terracotta for restrained accents.
Is #b5b3b0 readable on white or black?
#b5b3b0 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.03:1 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.