#b9b7bd - Best in Show color

A soft, muted neutral that reads as a warm silvery gray with faint mauve and taupe undertones. It feels calm and sophisticated, leaning slightly warm rather than stark or cool. In decor it creates a serene backdrop, flattering natural wood, blush pinks, navy, and brass accents. The tone is versatile—subtle enough for walls or textiles yet distinct enough to add gentle depth to palettes without overwhelming brighter colors.

color #b9b7bd

#b9b7bd color RGB value is 185, 183, 189, and the CMYK value is 0.0212, 0.0317, 0.00, 0.259. Alternative names for that color are: best in show, gray, silver, french gray, cadet blue, violet.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
185, 183, 189
rgb(185, 183, 189)
CMYK
0.0212, 0.0317, 0.00, 0.259
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sRGB
0.725, 0.718, 0.741
rgb(72.5% 71.8% 74.1%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.717, 0.712, 0.735
color(a98-rgb 0.717 0.712 0.735)
HCT
279, 5.06, 74.7
color(--hct 279 3.49% 74.7%)
HSL
260, 4.35, 72.9
hsl(260 4.35% 72.9%)
HSV
260, 3.17, 74.1
color(--hsv 260 3.17% 74.1%)
HWB
260, 71.8, 25.9
hwb(260 71.8% 25.9%)
Lab
74.7, 1.57, -2.79
lab(74.7 1.57 -2.79)
P3
0.724, 0.718, 0.739
color(display-p3 0.724 0.718 0.739)
XYZ D50
0.467, 0.478, 0.416
color(xyz-d50 0.467 0.478 0.416)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#b9b7bd
RGB:185 183 189
HSL:260deg 4.35% 72.94%
HEX:#bbbdb7
RGB:187 189 183
HSL:80deg 4.35% 72.94%

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