#B8B2A6 Hex Color
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Ashy and almost grey, #b8b2a6 is a dusty yellow that reads warm but heavily muted. Its low saturation works best as a large supporting tone rather than a star accent, and it suits budget, sale, and construction graphics where softness matters. Pair it with navy for contrast that feels richer than white. Black text sits at about 10.0:1 on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #b8b2a6
What is #b8b2a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8b2a6 is rgb(184, 178, 166), in HSL hsl(40, 11%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 10%, 28%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b8b2a6?
#b8b2a6 looks richest next to deep blues and warm darks. Try it with navy for a muted, grown-up contrast, or terracotta to bring out its yellow undertone.
Is #b8b2a6 readable on white or black?
#b8b2a6 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 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.