#B5C0BD Hex Color
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#b5c0bd is a light, muted teal with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its soft, balanced character suits healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces without feeling clinical. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or muted navy accents. The hex code #b5c0bd supports highly readable black body text, making it practical for calm, polished layouts.
Questions about #b5c0bd
What is #b5c0bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5c0bd is rgb(181, 192, 189), in HSL hsl(164, 8%, 73%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 2%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b5c0bd?
Does #b5c0bd feel warm or cool?
#b5c0bd feels cool and balanced because its teal base is softened by low saturation and ashy gray undertones, giving it a calm, polished character rather than a vivid blue-green appearance.
Is #b5c0bd readable on white or black?
#b5c0bd has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.23:1 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.