#B5BBB8 Hex Color
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Not white, not quite green. This light grey carries a faint sage undertone and reads softer than pure white on screens. The hex code #b5bbb8 works best as a supporting background in minimal UI, keeping layouts calm without feeling sterile. Black text hits about 10.8:1 contrast against it, so small body copy stays readable. It flatters deep navy and warm walnut accents.
Questions about #b5bbb8
What is #b5bbb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5bbb8 is rgb(181, 187, 184), in HSL hsl(150, 4%, 72%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 2%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #b5bbb8?
Black text. It reaches roughly 10.8:1 contrast on #b5bbb8, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text, so small copy stays readable. White text falls short here and should be saved for darker surfaces.
Does #b5bbb8 read warm or cool?
It leans slightly cool because of a faint green undertone, though its low saturation means most people read it as a plain grey. That neutrality lets it sit next to navy or warm wood without clashing.
Is #b5bbb8 readable on white or black?
#b5bbb8 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.