#B8B6B6 Hex Color
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A light, muted grey with dusty, ashy undertones, #b8b6b6 brings neutrality and restraint to visual systems. Its balanced, low-saturation finish suits UI backgrounds, architectural palettes, and minimal product design. Use it as a supporting base with charcoal or deep navy; black text achieves about 10.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #b8b6b6.
Questions about #b8b6b6
What is #b8b6b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8b6b6 is rgb(184, 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.
What colors pair well with #b8b6b6?
Is #b8b6b6 warm or cool?
#b8b6b6 reads as a near-neutral, slightly warm gray because its red value is just above its green and blue values; pair it with cool navy to heighten warmth, or with cream and taupe for a softer, earthy palette.
Is #b8b6b6 readable on white or black?
#b8b6b6 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.40:1 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.