Color swatch image showing #B8B7A6 with RGB(184,183,166) values

#B8B7A6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B8B7A6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B8B7A6 Color Information

#B8B7A6 RGB value is (184, 183, 166). The hex color red value is 184, green is 183, and blue is 166. Its HSL format shows a hue of 57°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 69 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 10 percent, 28 percent.

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#B8B7A6 Color Meaning

Color #B8B7A6 signifies neutral stability, composed detachment, and mineral stillness. #B8B7A6 cool greenish-grey mirrors natural agate stone, suggesting smoothed surfaces, timeless patience, and non-reactive observation. Psychologically, color #B8B7A6 provides a stable, non-distracting backdrop that cools emotional intensity and promotes objective analysis. #B8B7A6 avoids the sterility of pure grey by adding a whisper of green—enough to feel organic, not mechanical. Culturally, #B8B7A6 references industrial design, monastic silence, and the polished elegance of semi-precious stones. Architects and product designers use #B8B7A6 to convey durability without coldness. Spiritually, color #B8B7A6 represents the middle path, balanced judgment, and earthly grounding. #B8B7A6 acts as a contemplative buffer between extremes, embodying quiet endurance. In digital interfaces, #B8B7A6 reduces visual noise while maintaining sophistication—ideal for dashboards, editorial layouts, and professional portfolios.

Color Conversion

Convert #B8B7A6 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
#B8B7A6
RGB
rgb(184, 183, 166)
HSL
hsl(57°, 11%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 10%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(57°, 10%, 72%)
XYZ
43.5836 46.8105 42.8146
Yxy
46.8105 0.3272 0.3514
Hunter Lab
68.4182 -0.5778 1.6444
CIE-Lab
74.0684 -2.6603 8.7668

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue166 / 255 (65%)
65%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow10 / 100 (10%)
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B8B7A6 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

#B8B7A6 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 #B8B7A6 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B8B7A6 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

#B8B7A6

protanopia

#b8b8aa

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B8B7A6;

Text Color

color: #B8B7A6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B8B7A6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8B7A640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B8B7A6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8B7A6 0%, #71705b 100%);

#B8B7A6 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B8B7A6 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.