#B0D5E7 Hex Color
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Powder blue, faded almost to gray. The hex code #b0d5e7 carries so little saturation that it reads gentle rather than vivid, a fit for baby products, healthcare branding, and calm UI backgrounds. Black text passes contrast checks on it with room to spare. Pair it with terracotta or deep navy so it doesn’t wash out against plain white.
Questions about #b0d5e7
What is #b0d5e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0d5e7 is rgb(176, 213, 231), in HSL hsl(200, 53%, 80%) and in CMYK 24%, 8%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b0d5e7?
Deep navy gives this pale blue an anchor, while terracotta adds warm contrast that keeps it from feeling washed out. Warm sand tones also work when you want a softer palette.
Is #b0d5e7 readable on white or black?
#b0d5e7 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.51:1 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.