#BDBBB7 Hex Color
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A light, low-saturation grey, the hex code #bdbbb7 has a dusty, ashy surface and a slight warm-beige undertone. Its restrained character suits practical, professional layouts, especially as a dominant interface background or product-design base. Black text reaches about 11.0:1 contrast here, making it suitable for small body copy and clear navigation.
Questions about #bdbbb7
What is #bdbbb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdbbb7 is rgb(189, 187, 183), in HSL hsl(40, 4%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 3%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bdbbb7?
#bdbbb7 pairs especially well with charcoal, muted sage, and warm terracotta, adding enough visual contrast for interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts without overpowering its dusty gray base when a restrained neutral needs a measured accent. Use cream or white when low contrast is acceptable.
Is #bdbbb7 readable on white or black?
#bdbbb7 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.