Gray
Agate Grey
Agate Grey
#B2B1A5Click to copy
Agate Grey Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(178, 177, 165)Copy
HSLhsl(55, 8%, 67%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(55, 7%, 70%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 30%)Copy
Agate Grey Color Schemes
Complementary
#B2B1A5
Click to copy#A5A6B2
Click to copyAnalogous
#B2ABA5
Click to copy#ADB2A5
Click to copySplit Complementary
#A5ADB2
Click to copy#ABA5B2
Click to copyMonochromatic
#B2B1A5
Click to copy#DFDFDF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#82806F
Click to copy#4B4A40
Click to copy#141411
Click to copyAgate Grey WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.16 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.73 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.98 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.85 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Agate Grey Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Agate Grey Color Introduction
Definition
Agate Grey (HEX #B2B1A5) has the RGB value rgb(178, 177, 165), the HSL value hsl(55°, 8%, 67%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 30%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Agate Grey is #A5A6B2, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #B2ABA5 and #ACB2A5 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#A5ACB2, #ABA5B2) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Agate Grey uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Agate Grey has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 against white and 9.73:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Gray offers an exceptionally rich range of lightness levels, from silver to charcoal, each with its own character; it is a core color in modern minimalist design and industrial style. Specifically, Agate Grey has a lightness of 67% and a saturation of 8%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, it contains almost no chromatic content, giving it a restrained, understated character that makes it ideal for creating a premium feel and a sense of space. In a word: A bright warm gray.
Color Psychology
Psychologically, gray stands for balance and restraint. Used well it creates a refined, calm atmosphere, but in large areas it can also feel dull and needs lightness variation to keep it lively. For this reason Agate Grey tends to leave a first impression of being calm and restrained in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Gray is commonly used for secondary text, dividers, disabled states and card backgrounds — an indispensable structural color for building interface hierarchy. In real projects, Agate Grey is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Gray”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Agate Grey Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.