#BBB2CD Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A light, ashy purple with gray undertones, #bbb2cd feels dusty, refined, and gently feminine. Its low saturation suits wellness, cosmetics, wedding, and spiritual branding, while charcoal or deep plum adds definition. Use it as a soft interface background or supporting tone; black text remains highly readable, with about a 10.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #bbb2cd.
Questions about #bbb2cd
What is #bbb2cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbb2cd is rgb(187, 178, 205), in HSL hsl(260, 21%, 75%) and in CMYK 9%, 13%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bbb2cd?
Does #bbb2cd look warm or cool?
#bbb2cd reads as a cool, muted purple because its gray undertones soften the hue, giving designs a calm, dusty, refined mood rather than the energetic feel of a saturated violet.
Is #bbb2cd readable on white or black?
#bbb2cd has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.36:1 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.