#B3B1B3 Hex Color
| Color Name: | Dark Gray* |
| Hex Color Code: | #B3B1B3 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(179, 177, 179) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 1.1%, 0.0%, 29.8% |
What color is B3B1B3?
The RGB color code for color number #B3B1B3 is RGB(179, 177, 179). In the RGB color model, #B3B1B3 has a red value of 179, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 1.3 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #B3B1B3 has a hue of 300° (degrees), 1.1 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.
Color B3B1B3 is cool or warm?
Color B3B1B3 is a warm color.
What is the LRV of #B3B1B3? (For interior and product design)
B3B1B3 has an LRV of nearly 44. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
#B3B1B3
Light Color
Compare LRV 44 of #B3B1B3 with dark and light Color
Is #B3B1B3 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color B3B1B3 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.
WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.
- Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
- Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.
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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
HEX #B3B1B3 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(179, 177, 179)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
177 (69.4%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.12%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.80%
HSL
HSL(300deg, 1.3 %, 69.8 %)
Hue
300°
Saturation
1.30 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.
RYB
RYB(35, 62, 57)
Red
35 (13.8%)
Yellow
62 (24.2%)
Blue
57 (22.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
300°
Saturation
1.12 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.
HWB
H: 300°
W: 69.41 %
B: 29.80 %
XYZ
X : 42.45
Y : 44.28
Z : 48.96
YXY
Y1 : 44.28
X : 0.31
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 29.80%
M : 30.59%
Y : 29.80%
LRV
~ 44.3 %
Munsell Color System
9.7P 7.1/0.2
CIE-Lab
L : 72.42
A : 1.08
B : -0.78
CIE-Lch
L : 72.42
C : 1.33
H : 324.32
CIE-Luv
L : 72.42
U : 1.02
V : -1.34
Hunter-Lab
L : 66.55
A : -2.59
B : 2.96
Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint
Color Name of HEX #B3B1B3
Here are the colors similar to B3B1B3. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to B3B1B3.
British Standard 4800
British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to B3B1B3.
Pantone TCX
Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to B3B1B3.
RAL Design
RAL Design color similar/equivalent to B3B1B3.
RAL Classic
RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to B3B1B3.
Paint color for Hex #B3B1B3
Here are the paint colors similar to B3B1B3. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Dunn-Edwards
Hex color B3B1B3 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #B3B1B3 to Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Hex color B3B1B3 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #B3B1B3 to Behr
Valspar
Hex color B3B1B3 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #B3B1B3 to Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Hex color B3B1B3 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #B3B1B3 to Benjamin Moore
PPG Paints
Hex color B3B1B3 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #B3B1B3 to PPG Paints
Sherwin Williams
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Farrow & Ball
Hex color B3B1B3 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #B3B1B3 to Farrow & Ball
Color Combinations
#B3B1B3 color palettes and scheme combination
676467
817D81
9A979A
B3B1B3
CCCBCC
E5E5E5
FFFEFF
Monochromatic Color Palette
Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.
B1B1B3
B2B1B3
B3B1B3
B3B1B2
B3B1B1
Analogous Color Palette
Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.
B3B1B3
B3B3B1
B1B3B3
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
B3B1B3
B3B2B1
B1B3B1
B1B2B3
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
B3B1B3
BAB8BA
C2C0C2
C9C8C9
D1D0D1
D9D8D9
E0DFE0
E8E7E8
EFEFEF
F7F7F7
FFFFFF
B3B1B3
A19FA1
8F8D8F
7D7B7D
6B6A6B
595859
474647
353535
232323
111111
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
B3B1B3
Dark Gray*
B1B3B1
Dark Gray*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of #B3B1B3?
Color that best contrast with #B3B1B3 is #B1B3B1,
color name is Dark Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments #B3B1B3?
Complementary or Opposite color for #B3B1B3 is #B1B3B1, color name is Dark Gray*.
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