Essential Grey Color — #BCB8B6: Codes, Palettes & Contrast
Essential Grey (#BCB8B6) color codes in RGB, HSL, and OKLCH, the most readable text color on it, WCAG contrast ratios against white and black, and matching color palettes.
Essential Grey is a named gray color, ready to use anywhere you need it.
Essential Grey#BCB8B6
Essential Grey color codes
| HEX | #BCB8B6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(188, 184, 182) |
| HSL | hsl(20, 4%, 73%) |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.785 0.005 48.7) |
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Readable text on Essential Grey
Black text (#000000) has the higher contrast against this background: 10.67:1.
| Text color | Ratio | Normal text AA | Normal text AAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10.67:1 | Pass | Pass |
| White | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail |
Normal text requires at least 4.5:1 for WCAG AA and 7:1 for AAA. Check another combination.