#B0C9EF Hex Color
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A pale, dusty blue with a gray undertone, #b0c9ef reads soft and dependable rather than bold. Its low saturation suits backgrounds in healthcare, finance, and security branding, and black text stays readable on top at about 12.4:1 contrast. It can wash out next to pure white, so anchor it with navy or charcoal.
Questions about #b0c9ef
What is #b0c9ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0c9ef is rgb(176, 201, 239), in HSL hsl(216, 66%, 81%) and in CMYK 26%, 16%, 0%, 6%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b0c9ef?
Pair #b0c9ef with navy for depth or with terracotta for a warm contrast that keeps the palette from feeling flat. Cream instead of pure white also helps it hold its own in larger layouts.
Is #b0c9ef readable on white or black?
#b0c9ef has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.44:1 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.