#B9B0B3 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #b9b0b3 blends a dusty pink cast with substantial gray, creating a soft, mature feel. Its restrained saturation suits cosmetics, romance branding, fashion, and children’s products without becoming sugary. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum. Black text remains highly readable, making this shade practical for UI backgrounds. The hex code is #b9b0b3.
Questions about #b9b0b3
What is #b9b0b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9b0b3 is rgb(185, 176, 179), in HSL hsl(340, 6%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 3%, 27%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b9b0b3?
Does #b9b0b3 read as warm or cool?
#b9b0b3 reads as a softly warm neutral because its muted pink cast offsets the gray base, though low saturation keeps it restrained rather than rosy. This balance adds warmth without making interfaces, packaging, or branding feel strongly pastel.
Is #b9b0b3 readable on white or black?
#b9b0b3 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.92:1 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.