#B5B6B8 Hex Color
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With its nearly neutral balance and faint cool cast, #b5b6b8 is a dusty, ashy grey that feels restrained and professional. The hex code #b5b6b8 works well as a supporting tone in interfaces, typography, product design, and architectural palettes. Use black text for strong readability, while darker charcoal or navy accents prevent this light shade from feeling washed out.
Questions about #b5b6b8
What is #b5b6b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5b6b8 is rgb(181, 182, 184), in HSL hsl(220, 2%, 72%) and in CMYK 2%, 1%, 0%, 28%.
What pairs well with #b5b6b8 in a palette?
The best pairings for #b5b6b8 use dark charcoal or navy for definition, with muted burgundy adding a controlled accent and off-white creating a softer, low-contrast scheme in restrained interface or product palettes. Keep it as a supporting tone or dominant light base, since large areas beside pure white may look flat and washed out.
Is #b5b6b8 readable on white or black?
#b5b6b8 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.34:1 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.