Provence Wind color: hex code #B4B9B9
Provence Wind has the hex code #B4B9B9. It is a light gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 70.6% red, 72.5% green and 72.5% blue (180, 185, 185).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 3% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 27% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.58:1).
Provence Wind (#B4B9B9) color codes
| HEX | #B4B9B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(180, 185, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(70.6%, 72.5%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 3%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 3%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(74.76, -1.74, -0.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(74.76, 1.84, 199.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.927, 47.904, 52.769) | |
| Decimal | 11844025 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Provence Wind, 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 #B4B9B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B4B9B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.98:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.58:1 | 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 #B4B9B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8b8b9Protanopia
no red cones#b7b8b9Deuteranopia
no green cones#b3b9b9Tritanopia
no blue cones#b8b8b8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b4b9b9; }
.text { color: #b4b9b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b4b9b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(180 185 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b4b9b9, #b4b6b9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Silver.
See #B4B9B9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B4B9B9?
- #B4B9B9 is a light gray known as Provence Wind. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Provence Wind?
- The RGB value is 180, 185, 185: 180 red, 185 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Provence Wind?
- The complementary color is #B9B4B4, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B4B9B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.58:1 and white text 1.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.