#B1B8FF Hex Color
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This airy, desaturated periwinkle feels gentle and light. Because #b1b8ff is high in brightness and low in intensity, it serves as a fresh, airy background color that avoids competing with foreground elements. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for crisp readability, as black text provides an excellent 11.2:1 contrast ratio. It works best in UI designs where you need a soft, non-intrusive base.
Questions about #b1b8ff
What is #b1b8ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1b8ff is rgb(177, 184, 255), in HSL hsl(235, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 31%, 28%, 0%, 0%.
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Is #b1b8ff readable on white or black?
#b1b8ff has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.16:1 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.