#B2ACA6
- Brightness
- 173.1
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 30°, 7%, 67%
- HSV V %
- 70%
- Lab
- 70.7, 1.1, 3.8
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 3%, 7%, 30%
- PNG size
- 6.4 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted warm hue
Black text
9.34:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
2.25:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (9.34:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #B2ACA6
Common Name: Light Grey
RGB: 178, 172, 166
HSL: 36, 10%, 68%
Contrast vs White: 2.4 (AA Fail)
Contrast vs Black: 8.3 (AA Pass)
Mood Blurb:
The color #B2ACA6 evokes a calming, neutral vibe, ideal for professional, minimalist environments. It's soft and unobtrusive, often used in interior design, web interfaces, and corporate branding to create a sense of balance and simplicity. This particular grey is often associated with sophistication and understated elegance, creating a serene atmosphere without being overly dominant. It's a color that fits well in any modern setting, offering a versatile base for various design aesthetics.
Notable Matches:
- Jotun Paint - Battleship #B5B4AE
- Benjamin Moore - Stone Harbor #B5B0A9
- Behr - Laid Back Gray #B2ADA6
- Farrow & Ball - Lamp Room Gray #B2B1A9
- RAL - Agate Grey #B3B4AE
Why Designers Use It:
- This grey has a timeless appeal that fits well with various color schemes, making it a favorite in interior design, particularly for offices, kitchens, and modern living spaces. It’s neutral enough to complement bolder colors or stand alone as a primary backdrop.
- Its subtle nature makes it ideal for product design, especially in the tech industry, where clean, sleek aesthetics are highly valued. From electronics to software interfaces, #B2ACA6 plays a role in creating polished, professional designs.
- Commonly used in branding for industries that value simplicity and elegance, such as fashion, architecture, and luxury goods. It reflects a modern, urban sophistication.
- It’s frequently seen in European design, especially in Scandinavian interior trends, where minimalism and muted tones dominate the palette.