#81B1DB Hex Color
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A muted, pastel blue, #81b1db has cool gray undertones and a dusty, low-saturation finish. Its lightness creates a gentle, dependable mood suited to healthcare, finance, security, and spring-focused designs. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal text; black text achieves about 9.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #81b1db.
Questions about #81b1db
What is #81b1db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81b1db is rgb(129, 177, 219), in HSL hsl(208, 56%, 68%) and in CMYK 41%, 19%, 0%, 14%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #81b1db?
Does #81b1db read as warm or cool?
#81b1db reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones soften the hue without removing its airy lightness, creating a calm, dependable feel for healthcare interfaces, finance layouts, and spring-focused designs.
Is #81b1db readable on white or black?
#81b1db has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.24:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.