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#B8B7AA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B8B7AA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B8B7AA Color Information

#B8B7AA RGB value is (184, 183, 170). The hex color red value is 184, green is 183, and blue is 170. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 9 percent, and lightness of69 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 8 percent, 28percent.

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#B8B7AA Color Meaning

Color #B8B7AA signifies neutral stability, composed detachment, and mineral stillness. #B8B7AA cool greenish-grey mirrors natural agate stone, suggesting smoothed surfaces, timeless patience, and non-reactive observation. Psychologically, color #B8B7AA provides a stable, non-distracting backdrop that cools emotional intensity and promotes objective analysis. #B8B7AA avoids the sterility of pure grey by adding a whisper of green—enough to feel organic, not mechanical. Culturally, #B8B7AA references industrial design, monastic silence, and the polished elegance of semi-precious stones. Architects and product designers use #B8B7AA to convey durability without coldness. Spiritually, color #B8B7AA represents the middle path, balanced judgment, and earthly grounding. #B8B7AA acts as a contemplative buffer between extremes, embodying quiet endurance. In digital interfaces, #B8B7AA reduces visual noise while maintaining sophistication—ideal for dashboards, editorial layouts, and professional portfolios.

Color Conversion

Convert #B8B7AA 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
#B8B7AA
RGB
rgb(184, 183, 170)
HSL
hsl(56°, 9%, 69%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 8%, 72%)
XYZ
43.9563 46.9596 44.7776
Yxy
46.9596 0.3239 0.3461
Hunter Lab
68.5271 -0.4316 1.2833
CIE-Lab
74.1639 -1.9760 6.7256

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red184 / 255 (72%)
72%
Green183 / 255 (72%)
72%
Blue170 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow8 / 100 (8%)
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#B8B7AA 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

#B8B7AA 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 #B8B7AA 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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Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B8B7AA 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

#B8B7AA

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B8B7AA;

Text Color

color: #B8B7AA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B8B7AA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B8B7AA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B8B7AA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8B7AA 0%, #6f6e5d 100%);

#B8B7AA Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B8B7AA color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.