#B9BABD

About #B9BABD

#B9BABD is the hex color #B9BABD, which translates to rgb(185, 186, 189) in RGB and hsl(225, 3%, 73%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 225 degrees, with a saturation of 3 percent and a lightness of 73 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a light shade.

Using #B9BABD in a design

Text placed directly on #B9BABD is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #B9BABD

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #B9BABD for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #B9BABD

• HEX: #B9BABD
• RGB: rgb(185, 186, 189)
• HSL: hsl(225, 3%, 73%)
• HSV: hsv(225, 2%, 74%)
• CMYK: cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 26%)

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