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#A6A8A1 · #B9BCD1 · #B9B9AC · #BABBBF · #BCBBAF

muted

A 5-color muted palette · Complete color analysis and application guide

Scene Recommendations Scene Recommendations

Emotion EMOTION

AiryCleanWarmCool

Industry INDUSTRY

HealthcareSaaS

UI Context UI CONTEXT

WorkspaceReading

Color Details Color Details

#A6A8A1

Ash · DarkGray · Silver Sand

HEX
#A6A8A1
RGB
rgb(166, 168, 161)
HSL
hsl(77, 4%, 65%)
HSB
hsb(77, 4%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 34%)
Oklch
oklch(72.8% 0.010 119.6)

TraditionalAsh」· PaintSilver Sand」· Creative Urban Concrete

#B9BCD1

Azure · LightSteelBlue · Cobalt Blue

HEX
#B9BCD1
RGB
rgb(185, 188, 209)
HSL
hsl(232, 21%, 77%)
HSB
hsb(232, 11%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 10%, 0%, 18%)
Oklch
oklch(79.9% 0.030 279.2)

TraditionalAzure」· PaintCobalt Blue」· Creative Twilight Haze

#B9B9AC

Fresh Green · Silver · Silver Sand

HEX
#B9B9AC
RGB
rgb(185, 185, 172)
HSL
hsl(60, 8%, 70%)
HSB
hsb(60, 7%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 27%)
Oklch
oklch(78.2% 0.018 106.8)

TraditionalFresh Green」· PaintSilver Sand」· Creative Urban Concrete

#BABBBF

Silver Gray · Silver · Pearl Gray

HEX
#BABBBF
RGB
rgb(186, 187, 191)
HSL
hsl(228, 4%, 74%)
HSB
hsb(228, 3%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 2%, 0%, 25%)
Oklch
oklch(79.2% 0.006 274.9)

TraditionalSilver Gray」· PaintPearl Gray」· Creative Silver Lining

#BCBBAF

Fresh Green · Silver · Pearl Gray

HEX
#BCBBAF
RGB
rgb(188, 187, 175)
HSL
hsl(55, 9%, 71%)
HSB
hsb(55, 7%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 26%)
Oklch
oklch(78.9% 0.017 102.9)

TraditionalFresh Green」· PaintPearl Gray」· Creative Silver Lining

Color Harmonies Color Harmonies

Based on color wheel theory, calculated from primary color

Complementary

A6A8A1
A4A2A9

Analogous

A9A8A2
A6A8A1
A4A9A2

Triadic

A6A8A1
A2A7A9
A9A2A7

Split-Comp.

A6A8A1
A2A4A9
A8A2A9

Tetradic

A6A8A1
A2A9A8
A4A2A9
A9A2A4

Contrast Matrix WCAG 2.1 Contrast

A6A8A1
B9BCD1
B9B9AC
BABBBF
BCBBAF
1.3
Fail
1.2
Fail
1.3
Fail
1.2
Fail
1.3
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.2
Fail
1.1
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.3
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.2
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.0
Fail
1.0
Fail
White BG
2.4Fail
1.9Fail
2.0Fail
1.9Fail
1.9Fail
Black BG
8.7AAA
11.2AAA
10.6AAA
10.9AAA
10.9AAA

Color Blindness Simulation Color Blindness Simulation

Protanopia

A7A7A3
BABACC
B9B9AF
BABABE
BCBCB2

Deuteranopia

A7A7A3
BABACB
B9B9B0
BABABE
BCBCB3

Tritanopia

A6A4A4
B9C8C7
B9B2B2
BABDBD
BCB4B5

Achromatopsia

A7A7A7
BDBDBD
B8B8B8
BBBBBB
BABABA

Shades & Tints Shades & Tints

#A6A8A1

Dark
Light

#B9BCD1

Dark
Light

#B9B9AC

Dark
Light

Code Snippets Code Snippets

CSS Custom Properties

:root {
  --color-1: #a6a8a1;
  --color-2: #b9bcd1;
  --color-3: #b9b9ac;
  --color-4: #babbbf;
  --color-5: #bcbbaf;
}

SCSS

$color-1: #a6a8a1;
$color-2: #b9bcd1;
$color-3: #b9b9ac;
$color-4: #babbbf;
$color-5: #bcbbaf;

TAILWIND

colors: {
  'brand-1': '#a6a8a1',
  'brand-2': '#b9bcd1',
  'brand-3': '#b9b9ac',
  'brand-4': '#babbbf',
  'brand-5': '#bcbbaf',
}

RGB Array

[166, 168, 161], [185, 188, 209], [185, 185, 172], [186, 187, 191], [188, 187, 175]

FAQ FAQ

What scenarios is this 5-color palette suitable for?

This muted-style palette of #A6A8A1, #B9BCD1, #B9B9AC, #BABBBF, #BCBBAF is ideal for: brand design, premium product pages, magazine layouts, health products, baby brands, fresh-style blogs. Low-saturation colors convey a sophisticated, premium feel. It is a classic and elegant choice among 5-color palettes.

How to use this palette in CSS or frontend projects?

Copy the CSS variables directly: --color-1: #a6a8a1; --color-2: #b9bcd1; --color-3: #b9b9ac; --color-4: #babbbf; --color-5: #bcbbaf. LangColor editor supports one-click export to CSS, SCSS, Tailwind, JSON and more. Click the "Export" button to choose your format.

What UI/UX design tips apply to this palette?

Light tones suit backgrounds; use dark colors for body text. Mid-tones work for card backgrounds or dividers to add depth. Use the "Contrast Matrix" tool in LangColor editor to check WCAG accessibility levels for every color pair.

Which industries or brands suit this palette?

This muted-style 5-color scheme is especially suited for beauty, lifestyle, arts industries. Restrained colors convey professionalism and trust. Click "AI Analysis" in the editor for more detailed brand color suggestions.

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