#B8BCB5
- Brightness
- 186.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 94°, 5%, 72%
- HSV V %
- 74%
- Lab
- 75.8, -2.7, 3.0
- CMYK (%)
- 2%, 0%, 4%, 26%
- PNG size
- 5.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted cool hue
Black text
10.90:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.93:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (10.90:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #B8BCB5
Common Name: Muted Sage Gray
RGB: 184, 188, 181
HSL: ~120°, ~7%, ~73%
Contrast Ratio:
Versus White: ~3.8:1 (Fail AA)
Versus Black: ~11.5:1 (Pass AA & AAA)
Mood: This color projects a calm, understated elegance with a natural, earthy vibe. It's subtle but confident, often associated with modern minimalism and serene spaces in art and design, evoking stability and quiet sophistication.
Notable Close Matches:
- Farrow and Ball - Light Blue #B8BCB5 (Exact Match, ΔE=0.00)
- Jotun - Sensual Touch #B8BCB7 (ΔE=1.08)
- Dutch Boy - Lariat #B8BDB4 (ΔE=1.16)
- Pantone FHI - Blue Fox #B9BCB6 (ΔE=0.67)
- Kelly Moore - Hi Ho Silver #BABCB6 (ΔE=0.94)
Why Designers Use It:
- This muted, cool-toned gray-green is prized for its versatility across multiple design fields, especially in visual arts and interior design where subtlety is key.
- It resonates well in minimalist and Scandinavian aesthetics, offering a soft neutral that pairs beautifully with both warm woods and stark whites.
- Its naturalistic feel links to organic elements like moss, lichen, or soft stone—ideal for projects aiming to invoke calm, natural environments.
- It’s popular in branding and product design for technology and lifestyle goods that want to appear both modern and approachable, avoiding harsh or overly clinical tones.
- Because of its balanced contrast (excellent on dark backgrounds), it suits digital interfaces, offering readability without high visual fatigue.
- While not a flashy or trendy color in fast fashion, it holds a timeless presence, particularly favored in eco-conscious or heritage-inspired collections.