#B8BDC8 Hex Color
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Storm clouds over water come close to this shade. The hex code #b8bdc8 is a dusty blue so muted it nearly reads grey. Low saturation and a light value give it a steady, dependable feel that suits finance and healthcare interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone, since it washes out beside plain white. Black text on #b8bdc8 reaches about 11.2:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #b8bdc8
What is #b8bdc8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8bdc8 is rgb(184, 189, 200), in HSL hsl(221, 13%, 75%) and in CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #b8bdc8?
Charcoal and deep navy give it weight, while a warm accent like burgundy or muted brass keeps it from feeling flat. Avoid pale pastels, which make it look washed out.
Is #b8bdc8 readable on white or black?
#b8bdc8 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.15:1 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.