#B0D4F2 Hex Color
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Close to a clear morning sky, this light blue carries a soft gray undertone that keeps it muted. The hex code #b0d4f2 works best as a background base for healthcare, finance, or baby-brand layouts, though it can wash out next to pure white. A navy border or warm coral accent adds definition. Black text reads at about 13.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #b0d4f2
What is #b0d4f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0d4f2 is rgb(176, 212, 242), in HSL hsl(207, 72%, 82%) and in CMYK 27%, 12%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #b0d4f2?
Warm coral, muted navy, and charcoal all flatter #b0d4f2. The coral keeps its cool undertone from feeling flat, while navy and charcoal give it structure in layouts.
Is #b0d4f2 readable on white or black?
#b0d4f2 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.54:1 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.