RGB184

RGB184 typically refers to the color value obtained when the red, green, and blue components are all set to 184 on a 0–255 scale. This yields a mid-gray shade, commonly represented as hex code #B8B8B8 or as the CSS value rgb(184, 184, 184). It is not a formal color-space standard, but rather a descriptive shorthand found in design documentation and tutorials to denote this particular shade.

In terms of color characteristics, RGB184 is a neutral gray with equal contributions from all three primary colors, resulting in no hue bias. On most sRGB displays with standard gamma correction, it has a luminance around 0.48 of the maximum, placing it squarely in the middle of the grayscale spectrum. Its neutral appearance makes it versatile for background surfaces or UI elements where color bias should be minimized.

Applications for RGB184 include neutral backgrounds, separators, placeholders, and secondary interface elements. It provides less contrast than darker grays and more than very light grays, making it suitable for subtle delineation without drawing strong attention. When used for text, however, RGB184 on white backgrounds generally fails accessibility guidelines for body copy due to insufficient contrast; on dark backgrounds it can offer adequate contrast for certain UI components.

Considerations for use include device and color-management variance, since display calibration can shift the perceived lightness. As with other mid-gray values, RGB184 is relatively robust but should be tested across devices and alongside surrounding colors to ensure readability and visual harmony in the intended design context.

See also: grayscale, sRGB, CSS color values, accessibility contrast.