#B7B6B6 Hex Color
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Close to poured concrete, this grey is light, dusty, and almost colorless. Its near-zero saturation keeps layouts calm, which makes the hex code #b7b6b6 a solid supporting tone in minimal UI and product design. It can look washed out beside pure white, so anchor it with charcoal or navy. Black text on #b7b6b6 reaches about 10.4:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #b7b6b6
What is #b7b6b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7b6b6 is rgb(183, 182, 182), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 1%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does black text on #b7b6b6 pass WCAG AA?
Yes. Black text on #b7b6b6 has a contrast ratio of about 10.4:1, well above the 4.5:1 threshold for WCAG AA body text. Small type stays readable on this grey.
What colors pair well with #b7b6b6?
Deep navy and burgundy both look richer against #b7b6b6 than camel or beige do. Pair it with pure white sparingly, since the grey can read dull next to a brighter neutral.
Is #b7b6b6 readable on white or black?
#b7b6b6 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.38:1 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.