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Running Number
11,645,880
HEX
#B1B3B8
RGB
177, 179, 184
HSL
223°,5%,71%
HSV
223°,4%,72%
CMYK
4%,3%,0%,28%
Brightness
70%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#B1B3B8 sits at 223° on the color wheel, placing it in the azure family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 5% saturation and 71% lightness, it reads as a heavily muted, light tone — a quiet, restrained presence that recedes rather than competes. Its RGB mix of 177, 179, 184 produces a 10.01:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #B1B3B8 is a close cousin of CSS silver — about 21 units away from #C0C0C0. Designers reach for azure hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want lift, air, and gentle emphasis. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
See how this color appears in real UI elements
Button (filled)
Badge
Progress Bar
Link Hover
Input Focus Ring
Checkbox Active
Toggle Switch On
Slider Thumb
Card Border
Icon Highlight
Tooltip Background
Modal Header
Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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