#B6B6BD
A light, muted neutral closely aligning with Silver.
About #B6B6BD
At its core, #B6B6BD is a light and muted hue. 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 189.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 4% C, 4% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#B6B6BD
RGB182, 182, 189
HSL240.0°, 5.0%, 72.7%
CMYK4%, 4%, 0%, 26%
HSV240.0°, 3.7%, 74.1%
LAB74.2, 1.3, -3.6
XYZ45.2, 47.1, 54.8
Decimal11974333
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.02:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.42:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.93:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.85:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #B6B6BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #B6B6BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #B6B6BD;
}