#B0CCE7 Hex Color
Soft blue with steady calm
#b0cce7 is a light, dusty blue with ashy gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, airy value suggests peace, trust, and dependable care without feeling cold or stark. Use it as a generous UI background for healthcare, finance, or spring layouts, then add navy or charcoal for structure. Black text meets WCAG AA comfortably at about 12.6:1. The hex code is #b0cce7.
Questions about #b0cce7
What is #b0cce7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0cce7 is rgb(176, 204, 231), in HSL hsl(209, 53%, 80%) and in CMYK 24%, 12%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #b0cce7 in a design palette?
The strongest pairings for #b0cce7 are navy for structure, terracotta for warmth, and charcoal for readable text; soft cream supports a gentle palette, while plain white may reduce its presence across large surfaces.
Is #b0cce7 readable on white or black?
#b0cce7 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.63:1 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.