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#B5B8CC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B5B8CC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B5B8CC Color Information

#B5B8CC RGB value is (181, 184, 204). The hex color red value is 181, green is 184, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 232°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of75 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 10 percent, 0 percent, 20percent.

#B5B8CC
rgb(181, 184, 204)
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#B5B8CC Color Meaning

Color #B5B8CC projects serene detachment, soft professionalism, and collective calm. #B5B8CC light, grayish blue resembles weathered denim or dove feathers, suggesting a dependable, unassuming tranquility. Psychologically, color #B5B8CC is calming and focusing, reducing mental noise and promoting a sense of orderly, cooperative composure. #B5B8CC is a color of quiet intelligence and gentle authority, often used in environments that require collaborative thought and stress-free interaction. #B5B8CC shade feels both cool and subtly friendly. Culturally, color #B5B8CC is common in corporate interiors, healthcare waiting areas, and academic settings where a universally soothing, non-distracting atmosphere is desired. Symbolically, #B5B8CC represents harmonious groups, clear communication without aggression, and ideas that are calmly shared. Color #B5B8CC embodies the visual concept of a "level playing field," providing a neutral-yet-engaging backdrop that facilitates shared focus and mutual understanding without emotional intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #B5B8CC across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#B5B8CC
RGB
rgb(181, 184, 204)
HSL
hsl(232°, 18%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 10%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(232°, 11%, 80%)
XYZ
47.0956 48.4644 63.9991
Yxy
48.4644 0.2952 0.3037
Hunter Lab
69.6164 0.6677 -2.3043
CIE-Lab
75.1169 2.9105 -10.4353

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue204 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#B5B8CC harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#B5B8CC harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #B5B8CC for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#B5B8CC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B5B8CC appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#B5B8CC

protanopia

#b6b6c7

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B5B8CC;

Text Color

color: #B5B8CC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B5B8CC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5B8CC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B5B8CC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B5B8CC 0%, #5a6082 100%);

#B5B8CC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B5B8CC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.