#B3B9BD
Light Gray
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About #B3B9BD Light Gray
#B3B9BD is a light gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 179 red, 185 green, and 189 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 204°, 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 #B3B9BD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
204°
Hue
7%
Saturation
72%
Lightness
Light Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B3B9BD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B3B9BD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B3B9BD on White
Contrast Ratio1.98:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B3B9BD on Black
Contrast Ratio10.59:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B3B9BD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B3B9BD |
| RGB | rgb(179, 185, 189) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 7%, 72%) |
| RGB Decimal | 179, 185, 189 |
| RGB Percent | 70.2%, 72.5%, 74.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 5%, 2%, 0%, 26% |
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