Grayish Blue

The color #B1B8C1 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 177, 184, 193 and HSL values of 214°, 11%, 73%.

Color Values for #B1B8C1

Below are the different color format representations for #B1B8C1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B1B8C1
RGB:
rgb(177,184,193) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(214,11%,73%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 5%, 0%, 24%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B1B8C1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B1B8C1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 69.4%
Green: 72.2%
Blue: 75.7%

Contrast Analysis for #B1B8C1

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #B1B8C1

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B1B8C1

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #B1B8C1

The complementary color for #B1B8C1 is #C2BBB3. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B1B8C1

The analogous colors for #B1B8C1 are #B3C1C2 and #B4B3C2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B1B8C1

The triadic colors for #B1B8C1 are #C2B3B9 and #B9C2B3. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B1B8C1

These are the darker variations of #B1B8C1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8E939A and #6A6E74. This progression shows how #B1B8C1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B1B8C1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C1C6CD and #D0D4DA. This progression shows how #B1B8C1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B1B8C1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B1B8C1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B1B8C1

Companies and brands that incorporate #B1B8C1 in their visual identity.

#B1B8C1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B1B8C1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B1B8C1 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 177, 184, 193 and HSL values of 214°, 11%, 73%.

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