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#BBBBB5

Brightness
186.3
HSL (°,%,%)
60°, 4%, 72%
HSV V %
73%
Lab
75.7, -1.1, 3.0
PNG size
4.5 KB
Tone / Feel
light, muted cool hue
Black text 10.89:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text 1.93:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)

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.

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