#B3B5BD
Light Gray
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About #B3B5BD Light Gray
#B3B5BD is a light gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 179 red, 181 green, and 189 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 228°, saturation of 7%, and lightness of 72%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #B3B5BD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
228°
Hue
7%
Saturation
72%
Lightness
Light Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B3B5BD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B3B5BD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B3B5BD on White
Contrast Ratio2.05:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B3B5BD on Black
Contrast Ratio10.26:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B3B5BD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B3B5BD |
| RGB | rgb(179, 181, 189) |
| HSL | hsl(228, 7%, 72%) |
| RGB Decimal | 179, 181, 189 |
| RGB Percent | 70.2%, 71.0%, 74.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 5%, 4%, 0%, 26% |
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