#B8B9BC | colorate

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About #B8B9BC

HEX #B8B9BC
NAME -
TONE light gray
RGB 184 185 188
HSV 225° 2% 73%
CMYK 2% 1% 0% 26%
Provide color information and color scheme for #B8B9BC. #B8B9BC is light gray. The component of #B8B9BC is RGB(184 185 188). The complementary color of #B8B9BC is #BCBBB8. Light gray is the color that is reminiscent of calm and quiet. It is the color that will solve a tight tension. Light gray is suitable for use as a background color for designing.

Color schemes with #B8B9BC

Modest and mature color scheme   

Mild and soft color scheme   

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Color schemes example

Fine adjustment from #B8B9BC

CSS codes

<style type="text/css">
div {
    color : #B8B9BC;
    background-color : #B8B9BC;
}
</style>

Gradient based on #B8B9BC

By using gradient, you can create a spatial depth even in a flat design. Gloss and shading are the effects of light. To create a beautiful gradient, observe nature closely.

Gradient of gloss and shade

More natural expression (sky and drinks)

Contrast ratio

Check the contrast ratio when using white or black for text and background. Evaluation criteria by WCAG 2.0 (A=fail, AA=smallest acceptable, AAA=highest compliance)

White and #B8B9BC (1.96 : 1)

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Black and #B8B9BC (10.70 : 1)

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AAA
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