#B3BF9C

Color Details

HEX
#B3BF9C
RGB
rgb(179, 191, 156)
HSL
hsl(81, 21%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 18%, 25%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.85:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b3bf9c
Contrast 10.85:1 AAA
White on #b3bf9c
Contrast 1.94:1 Fail
#b3bf9c on Black
Contrast 10.85:1 AAA
#b3bf9c on White
Contrast 1.94:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c2ccb0
#d1d9c4
#e1e5d7
#8f997d
#6b735e
#484c3e

Complement & Analogous

#a89cbf
#a1bf9b
#bfba9b

Triadic

#9cb3bf
#bf9cb3

Monochrome

#484c3e #6b735e #b3bf9c #d1d9c4 #e1e5d7 #f0f2eb

Analogous

#bfba9b #d2cfb9 #b3bf9c #b4ccaf #a1bf9b #81997c

Complementary Mix

#6b735e #b3bf9c #d1d9c4 #a89cbf #c6bfd5 #6d657c

Nearby Colors

#b3bf9b
#b3bf9d
#b3bf8c
#b3bfac

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About #B3BF9C

#B3BF9C converts to RGB(179, 191, 156) and HSL(81, 21%, 68%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B3BF9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B3BF9C?
RGB: 179, 191, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(179, 191, 156)
Is #B3BF9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B3BF9C?
Complement: #a89cbf.
Does #B3BF9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.94:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.85:1 (AAA (normal text)).