#BABAB7 Hex Color
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#babab7 is a light, muted gray with a nearly colorless, ashy character and a barely warm undertone. Its restrained lightness supports neutrality, balance, and practical sophistication without drawing attention from content. Use it as a supporting background in interfaces, product layouts, or architecture. The hex code #babab7 also provides strong contrast for black body text.
Questions about #babab7
What is #babab7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #babab7 is rgb(186, 186, 183), in HSL hsl(60, 2%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #babab7?
Is #babab7 readable on white or black?
#babab7 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.79:1 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.