#B7BCC5 Hex Color

Calm dusty blue with steady grey undertones

Hex color #b7bcc5 graphic
#b7bcc5 is a muted, dusty blue with strong grey undertones. Its desaturated character provides a sense of quiet stability, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds or corporate branding. Pair it with deep charcoal or crisp white to avoid a washed-out look. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it serves as an excellent, readable base for technical documentation and data-heavy interfaces.

Questions about #b7bcc5

What is #b7bcc5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7bcc5 is rgb(183, 188, 197), in HSL hsl(219, 11%, 75%) and in CMYK 7%, 5%, 0%, 23%.
Is #b7bcc5 considered a warm or cool tone?
This hex color leans cool due to its distinct blue and grey composition, though its muted nature keeps it from feeling icy. It provides a stable, professional backdrop that feels more balanced and grounded than brighter, saturated blues.
Is #b7bcc5 readable on white or black?
#b7bcc5 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.01:1 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.