#BBBBBD Hex Color
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Barely-there grey with a faint cool undertone. #bbbbbd works best as a supporting tone or UI background, letting darker elements take the lead. It pairs well with deep navy, and black text reaches about 11:1 contrast here, so body copy stays readable. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so keep darker neighbors close.
Questions about #bbbbbd
What is #bbbbbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbbbbd is rgb(187, 187, 189), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 74%) and in CMYK 1%, 1%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bbbbbd?
Deep navy and charcoal give #bbbbbd the contrast it lacks on its own, while terracotta adds warmth against its cool undertone. Avoid pale tints nearby, since the whole palette can turn washed out and muddy.
Is #bbbbbd readable on white or black?
#bbbbbd has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.95:1 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.