#B0CAE9 Hex Color
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A pale, dusty blue, #b0cae9 has cool gray undertones and a soft, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, dependable mood for healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a light UI background with navy or charcoal accents; black text reaches about 12.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #b0cae9.
Questions about #b0cae9
What is #b0cae9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0cae9 is rgb(176, 202, 233), in HSL hsl(213, 56%, 80%) and in CMYK 24%, 13%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #b0cae9?
Is #b0cae9 readable on white or black?
#b0cae9 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.47:1 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.