#B0D8E3 Hex Color
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#b0d8e3 is a pale, heavily tinted cyan with low saturation and a soft, airy finish. Its lightness creates a gentle, youthful mood suited to UI backgrounds, spring layouts, and children’s products. Use it as a dominant base with navy or warm coral accents. Black text remains highly legible, with about 13.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #b0d8e3.
Questions about #b0d8e3
What is #b0d8e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0d8e3 is rgb(176, 216, 227), in HSL hsl(193, 48%, 79%) and in CMYK 22%, 5%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #b0d8e3?
Does #b0d8e3 read as a warm or cool color?
#b0d8e3 reads as a cool color because its pale cyan base leans toward blue rather than yellow or red. Its low saturation and high lightness soften that coolness, giving it an airy, approachable feel instead of a stark icy effect.
Is #b0d8e3 readable on white or black?
#b0d8e3 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.77:1 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.