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Running Number
12,167,351
HEX
#B9A8B7
RGB
185, 168, 183
HSL
307°,11%,69%
HSV
307°,9%,73%
CMYK
0%,9%,1%,27%
Brightness
69%
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
#B9A8B7 sits at 307° on the color wheel, placing it in the magenta family of the neutral half of the spectrum. With 11% saturation and 69% lightness, it reads as a heavily muted, light tone — a quiet, restrained presence that recedes rather than competes. Its RGB mix of 185, 168, 183 produces a 9.35:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #B9A8B7 is a clear variant of CSS silver — about 27 units away from #C0C0C0. Designers reach for magenta hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the balanced cast tends to pair best with either warm or cool accents depending on the surrounding palette.
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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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