Dust to Dust color: hex code #BBBCBC
Dust to Dust has the hex code #BBBCBC. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 73.7% green and 73.7% blue (187, 188, 188).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 1% saturation and 74% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 26% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.03:1).
Dust to Dust (#BBBCBC) color codes
| HEX | #BBBCBC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 188, 188) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 73.7%, 73.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 1%, 74%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 1%, 74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 26%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.17, -0.35, -0.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.17, 0.37, 199.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.552, 50.162, 54.744) | |
| Decimal | 12303548 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Dust to Dust, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BBBCBC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBBCBC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.03:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BBBCBC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bcbcbcProtanopia
no red cones#bcbcbcDeuteranopia
no green cones#bbbcbcTritanopia
no blue cones#bcbcbcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbbcbc; }
.text { color: #bbbcbc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbbcbc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 188 188 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbbcbc, #bbbcbc); }Similar colors
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See #BBBCBC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BBBCBC?
- #BBBCBC is a light gray known as Dust to Dust. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Dust to Dust?
- The RGB value is 187, 188, 188: 187 red, 188 green and 188 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Dust to Dust?
- The complementary color is #BCBBBB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBBCBC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.03:1 and white text 1.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.