#BBBBB5
- Brightness
- 186.3
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 60°, 4%, 72%
- HSV V %
- 73%
- Lab
- 75.7, -1.1, 3.0
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 0%, 3%, 27%
- PNG size
- 4.5 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, muted cool hue
Recommended text: Black (10.89:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #BBBBB5
Common Name: Federal Standard 595c - Gull Gray
RGB: 187, 187, 181
HSL: 0°, 3%, 73%
Contrast Ratio (vs. White): 13.1:1 - AA Pass
Contrast Ratio (vs. Black): 1.6:1 - Fails AA
Mood: Calm, neutral, and clean, this gray evokes a sense of simplicity and quiet elegance. Often found in modern designs, it provides a smooth, subtle backdrop that can work across various settings without drawing too much attention.
Close Named Matches
- Benjamin Moore - Coventry Gray (#B9BBB7) - ΔE=1.31
- Behr - Hailstorm Gray (#BCBCB7) - ΔE=0.67
- Dulux - Stone Green (#B6B4A9) - ΔE=3.80
- Pantone - Blue Fox (#B9BCB6) - ΔE=1.13
Why Designers Use It
This soft gray color is a versatile and widely used neutral that adds a sophisticated touch to various industries. It's frequently chosen for modern interiors, as it complements both warm and cool tones, making it a favorite in interior design, particularly for walls and trim in corporate or luxury environments. This particular hue's adaptability allows it to blend well in both commercial and residential spaces, with a growing trend seen in tech company offices and high-end residential developments. The subdued, non-dominant nature of this gray makes it ideal for backgrounds, allowing other design elements to take center stage.
Regional and cultural usage of this color is broad, with no specific cultural or seasonal affiliations, but it does show up commonly in areas prioritizing minimalism, such as Scandinavian or contemporary urban design. This color's tendency to act as a calm, neutralizer in more busy designs aligns it with uses in automotive and transportation industries, often in the interior detailing of vehicles for a refined, professional look.