#B8B9AB

Color Details

HEX
#B8B9AB
RGB
rgb(184, 185, 171)
HSL
hsl(64, 9%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 0%, 8%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 10.57:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b8b9ab
Contrast 10.57:1 AAA
White on #b8b9ab
Contrast 1.99:1 Fail
#b8b9ab on Black
Contrast 10.57:1 AAA
#b8b9ab on White
Contrast 1.99:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c6c7bc
#d4d5cd
#e3e3dd
#939489
#6e6f67
#4a4a44

Complement & Analogous

#adacb9
#b0c3a2
#c3b5a2

Triadic

#acb8b9
#b9acb8

Monochrome

#4a4a44 #6e6f67 #b8b9ab #d4d5cd #e3e3dd #f1f1ee

Analogous

#c3b5a2 #d5cbbe #b8b9ab #c0cfb5 #b0c3a2 #8d9c82

Complementary Mix

#6e6f67 #b8b9ab #d4d5cd #adacb9 #cac9d2 #707078

Nearby Colors

#b8b9aa
#b8b9ac
#b8b99b
#b8b9bb

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About #B8B9AB

#B8B9AB converts to RGB(184, 185, 171) and HSL(64, 9%, 70%). 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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#B8B9AB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B8B9AB?
RGB: 184, 185, 171. Copy as CSS: rgb(184, 185, 171)
Is #B8B9AB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B8B9AB?
Complement: #adacb9.
Does #B8B9AB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.99:1 (Fails AA). On black: 10.57:1 (AAA (normal text)).