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#BDB3B0

RGB
189, 179, 176
Brightness
181.7
HSL (°,%,%)
14°, 9%, 72%
HSV V %
74%
Lab
73.7, 3.0, 2.8
CMYK (%)
0%, 5%, 7%, 26%
PNG size
6.0 KB
Tone / Feel
light, muted warm hue
Black text 10.24:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text 2.05:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)

Recommended text: Black (10.24:1 — AAA / AAA)

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Color Profile: #BDB3B0

Common Name: Sikkens 4041 Color Concept

RGB: (189, 179, 176)

HSL: (30°, 5%, 72%)

Contrast vs White: 62.1:100 (AA pass)

Contrast vs Black: 12.8:1 (AA pass)

Mood: #BDB3B0 evokes calmness and balance with its soft grayish-brown hue. Its subdued, earthy tone is often associated with neutral aesthetics and minimalistic design, offering a refined and soothing backdrop. It is favored in spaces where simplicity and sophistication are key, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and understated elegance.

Close Matches:

  • Sikkens 4041 Color Concept - #BDB3B0 (Exact match)
  • BS 2660 Minerva Grey - #B2AFA6 (ΔE=4.74)
  • Dulux PEBBLE GREY - #BAB3AC (ΔE=2.46)
  • Behr Lynx - #BEB5B0 (ΔE=1.29)
  • RAL 7044 Silk Grey - #BCB7AE (ΔE=3.84)

Why Designers Use It:

Designers often opt for #BDB3B0 due to its versatility and subtlety. As a soft neutral, it provides a clean, unobtrusive backdrop for more vibrant colors while maintaining a sense of sophistication. It is widely used in interior design, particularly for corporate environments, living rooms, and contemporary spaces where a neutral yet elegant tone is desired. Its light gray-brown nature makes it ideal for creating minimalist themes or blending with other natural tones like wood or stone.

This color's muted characteristics are also prominent in product designs within the automotive and electronics industries, where subtlety and professional appeal are paramount. It speaks to both modernity and timelessness, fitting well with various materials from fabric to metal. Regionally, this hue tends to be favored in European and Scandinavian designs for its association with modern, clean living spaces and calming atmospheres.

Interestingly, the soft, earthy quality of #BDB3B0 connects with natural elements, making it suitable for designs that evoke a connection to nature or sustainability. It has a widespread presence in the arts and entertainment industry, appearing in visual arts and graphics that require a neutral tone to balance more vibrant or intense hues.

Palette neighbours

#424C4F Complement #B0BDB3 Triad 1 #B3B0BD Triad 2 #BDBAB0 Analogous 1 #BDB0B4 Analogous 2