Grayish Blue

The color #B5B8C8 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 181, 184, 200 and HSL values of 231°, 15%, 75%.

Color Values for #B5B8C8

Below are the different color format representations for #B5B8C8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B5B8C8
RGB:
rgb(181,184,200) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(231,15%,75%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 8%, 0%, 22%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B5B8C8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B5B8C8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71%
Green: 72.2%
Blue: 78.4%

Contrast Analysis for #B5B8C8

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 #B5B8C8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B5B8C8

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

Complementary Colors for #B5B8C8

The complementary color for #B5B8C8 is #C9C6B6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B5B8C8

The analogous colors for #B5B8C8 are #B6C2C9 and #BCB6C9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B5B8C8

The triadic colors for #B5B8C8 are #C9B6B9 and #B9C9B6. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B5B8C8

These are the darker variations of #B5B8C8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9193A0 and #6D6E78. This progression shows how #B5B8C8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B5B8C8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C4C6D3 and #D3D4DE. This progression shows how #B5B8C8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B5B8C8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B5B8C8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B5B8C8

Companies and brands that incorporate #B5B8C8 in their visual identity.

#B5B8C8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B5B8C8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B5B8C8 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 181, 184, 200 and HSL values of 231°, 15%, 75%.

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