silver

#B3BCBB

MutedNeutral

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB179, 188, 187
CMYK5, 0, 1, 26
HSL173°, 6%, 72%
LAB76, -3, -1
Closest Library Match
gray-40092% Match

Readability

1.93On WhiteFAIL
10.82On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #B3BCBB

The hexadecimal color code #B3BCBB is a light, desaturated shade of Gray (known as silver). In the RGB color model, #B3BCBB is comprised of 179 red, 188 green, and 187 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 173 degrees, a saturation of 6%, and a lightness of 72%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 530 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Gray atmospheres. Designers searching for Gray color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #B3BCBB.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind