#B9C4B4 Hex Color
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A pale, ashy green with strong grey undertones, hex code #b9c4b4 offers a desaturated alternative to standard neutrals. Its airy appearance works best as a large-scale UI background, as black text maintains excellent readability with an 11.6:1 contrast ratio. Avoid placing it directly next to stark white, as the color washes out easily. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep, saturated plums for a sophisticated, grounded palette.
Questions about #b9c4b4
What is #b9c4b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9c4b4 is rgb(185, 196, 180), in HSL hsl(101, 12%, 74%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 8%, 23%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors work well with #b9c4b4?
Deep, saturated plums or dark charcoals create a sophisticated, grounded contrast against this airy, pale green. Avoid placing it directly next to stark white, as the subtle grey undertones can get washed out and lose their definition in the final design.
Is #b9c4b4 readable on white or black?
#b9c4b4 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.61:1 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.