Grayish Blue

The color #B3B8C3 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 179, 184, 195 and HSL values of 221°, 12%, 73%.

Color Values for #B3B8C3

Below are the different color format representations for #B3B8C3. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B3B8C3
RGB:
rgb(179,184,195) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(221,12%,73%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 6%, 0%, 24%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B3B8C3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B3B8C3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 70.2%
Green: 72.2%
Blue: 76.5%

Contrast Analysis for #B3B8C3

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 #B3B8C3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B3B8C3

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

Complementary Colors for #B3B8C3

The complementary color for #B3B8C3 is #C2BDB2. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B3B8C3

The analogous colors for #B3B8C3 are #B2BFC2 and #B5B2C2. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B3B8C3

The triadic colors for #B3B8C3 are #C2B2B7 and #B7C2B2. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B3B8C3

These are the darker variations of #B3B8C3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #8F939C and #6B6E75. This progression shows how #B3B8C3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B3B8C3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C2C6CF and #D1D4DB. This progression shows how #B3B8C3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B3B8C3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B3B8C3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B3B8C3

Companies and brands that incorporate #B3B8C3 in their visual identity.

#B3B8C3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B3B8C3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B3B8C3 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 179, 184, 195 and HSL values of 221°, 12%, 73%.

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