Silver Lining color: hex code #B8B1A5
Silver Lining has the hex code #B8B1A5. It is a light, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 69.4% green and 64.7% blue (184, 177, 165).
Its hue angle is 38°, with 12% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 10% yellow and 28% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.87:1).
Silver Lining (#B8B1A5) color codes
| HEX | #B8B1A5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 177, 165) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 69.4%, 64.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(38, 12%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(38, 10%, 72%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 28%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.46, 0.38, 7.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.46, 7.03, 86.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(42.28, 44.352, 41.923) | |
| Decimal | 12104101 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Silver Lining, 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 #B8B1A5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8B1A5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.87:1 | 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 #B8B1A5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4b1a4Protanopia
no red cones#b6b2a5Deuteranopia
no green cones#bcafaeTritanopia
no blue cones#b2b2b2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b8b1a5; }
.text { color: #b8b1a5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b8b1a5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 177 165 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b8b1a5, #b6b8a5); }Similar colors
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See #B8B1A5 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B8B1A5?
- #B8B1A5 is a light, grayish orange known as Silver Lining. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Silver Lining?
- The RGB value is 184, 177, 165: 184 red, 177 green and 165 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Silver Lining?
- The complementary color is #A5ACB8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B8B1A5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.87:1 and white text 2.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.