#B0C9D1 Hex Color
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#b0c9d1 is a pale sky blue with a heavy grey cast, faded almost to ash. Its high lightness and low saturation give it an airy, glistening feel, though it can wash out next to plain white. It works best as a dominant base or background, grounded by darker accents. Pair it with terracotta or navy for contrast. The hex code #b0c9d1 reads clean and open in minimal layouts.
Questions about #b0c9d1
What is #b0c9d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0c9d1 is rgb(176, 201, 209), in HSL hsl(195, 26%, 75%) and in CMYK 16%, 4%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b0c9d1?
#b0c9d1 pairs well with deep, saturated tones that offset its pale, ashy character. Try navy or charcoal for text and structure, or terracotta as a warm accent. Near-white backgrounds will make it look faded, so add contrast nearby.
Is #b0c9d1 readable on white or black?
#b0c9d1 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.12:1 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.