#B6B6A8
A light, muted neutral closely aligning with Silver.
About #B6B6A8
The hex code #B6B6A8 represents a beautifully specific shade of neutral. Designers often compare it to the standard color Silver. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 182, 182, and 168.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 0% M, 8% Y, and 29% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#B6B6A8
RGB182, 182, 168
HSL60.0°, 8.8%, 68.6%
CMYK0%, 0%, 8%, 29%
HSV60.0°, 7.7%, 71.4%
LAB73.7, -2.5, 7.1
XYZ43.1, 46.2, 43.7
Decimal11974312
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.05:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.25:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.96:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.71:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #B6B6A8;
}
.text-color {
color: #B6B6A8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #B6B6A8;
}