#B9BDBF Hex Color
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#b9bdbf is a light, low-saturation grey with a cool, slightly blue cast. Its dusty, ashy finish supports neutral, restrained layouts without feeling stark. Use this hex code for UI backgrounds, typography, product design, or architecture. Black text achieves about 11.1:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #b9bdbf
What is #b9bdbf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9bdbf is rgb(185, 189, 191), in HSL hsl(200, 4%, 74%) and in CMYK 3%, 1%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #b9bdbf?
#b9bdbf pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted burgundy, and warm wood tones because its cool grey base gives richer colors room to stand out. Use it as a supporting tone rather than the only neutral in a palette.
Is #b9bdbf readable on white or black?
#b9bdbf has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.09:1 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.