#B5BFA7 Hex Color
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The hex code #b5bfa7 is a light, dusty lime with gray undertones and low saturation. Its ashy finish feels grounded and dependable, bringing associations of growth and harmony to nature, wellness, and sports branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum. Black text offers about 11:1 contrast, making it practical for light UI panels and labels.
Questions about #b5bfa7
What is #b5bfa7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5bfa7 is rgb(181, 191, 167), in HSL hsl(85, 16%, 70%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 13%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b5bfa7?
The #b5bfa7 hex color pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and warm wood tones, which give its pale, dusty lime character stronger definition without overpowering its quiet, natural feel in a palette.
Does #b5bfa7 look warm or cool?
The #b5bfa7 hex color reads as softly warm-neutral: its yellow-green hue adds gentle warmth, while gray undertones and low saturation keep it restrained rather than bright or strongly earthy in most palettes.
Is #b5bfa7 readable on white or black?
#b5bfa7 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.97:1 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.