silver

#BDB9B2

MutedNeutralWarm

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB189, 185, 178
CMYK0, 2, 6, 26
HSL38°, 8%, 72%
LAB75, 1, 4
Closest Library Match
stone-40092% Match

Readability

1.95On WhiteFAIL
10.74On 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 #BDB9B2

The hexadecimal color code #BDB9B2 is a light, desaturated shade of Gray (known as silver). In the RGB color model, #BDB9B2 is comprised of 189 red, 185 green, and 178 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 38 degrees, a saturation of 8%, and a lightness of 72%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 624 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 #BDB9B2.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind