analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B3B4CC — Silver
#B3B4CC is a light desaturated blue sitting at 238° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#b3b4cc
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- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B3B4CC
- f6f6f9
- dadae6
- bebed3
- a1a2c1
- 8587ae
- 696b9b
- 555780
- 434464
- 303148
- 1d1d2b
- 0a0a0f
Color schemes using #B3B4CC
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#B3B4CC FAQ
What color is #B3B4CC?
#B3B4CC is a shade of silver in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 20% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B3B4CC?
#B3B4CC is rgb(179, 180, 204) in RGB, hsl(238, 20%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 12%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B3B4CC?
White text on this background reaches 2.04:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.32:1.
What colors go well with #B3B4CC?
Its direct complement is #CCCBB3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CCBEB3 and #C0CCB3 gives you contrast without the vibration.