#BFB2B6 color
The hex color #BFB2B6 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 69.8% green and 71.4% blue (191, 178, 182).
Its hue angle is 342°, with 9% saturation and 72% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 5% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Gray Sheep (#BAAAAA), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.26:1).
#BFB2B6 color codes
| HEX | #BFB2B6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 178, 182) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 69.8%, 71.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(342, 9%, 72%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(342, 7%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 5%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.74, 5.34, -0.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.74, 5.35, 356.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(45.849, 46.295, 50.767) | |
| Decimal | 12563126 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFB2B6, 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 #BFB2B6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFB2B6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.26:1 | 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 #BFB2B6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b3b4b6Protanopia
no red cones#b6b6b6Deuteranopia
no green cones#c1b2b3Tritanopia
no blue cones#b5b5b5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfb2b6; }
.text { color: #bfb2b6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfb2b6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 178 182 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfb2b6, #bfb4b2); }
Similar colors
#baaaaaGray Sheep#c4b9b8Nebulous#b5acabRose Ashes#b7a5adFoggy Plum#cab5b2Cold Turkey#b7a8a3Martini#baaea8Taupedo#b9b4b1Gray Marble
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #BFB2B6?
- #BFB2B6 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Gray Sheep. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFB2B6?
- The RGB value is 191, 178, 182: 191 red, 178 green and 182 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFB2B6?
- The complementary color is #B2BFBB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFB2B6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.26:1 and white text 2.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.