#B0E5EC Hex Color
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Think of a well-washed t-shirt. This pale cyan has very little saturation, so it reads bleached and airy rather than bold. It shines as a dominant background for spring themes, baby products, and minimal layouts, though it can wash out next to plain white. Pair #b0e5ec with deep navy for contrast, or use black text on top, which passes WCAG AA easily. The hex code is #b0e5ec.
Questions about #b0e5ec
What is #b0e5ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0e5ec is rgb(176, 229, 236), in HSL hsl(187, 61%, 81%) and in CMYK 25%, 3%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #b0e5ec?
Deep navy and charcoal make #b0e5ec look crisper than white does, while warm terracotta adds a gentle counterpoint. Avoid pale grays and whites nearby, since they drain what little saturation it has.
Is #b0e5ec readable on white or black?
#b0e5ec has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.26:1 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.