#B1C0E4 Hex Color
A cool and calming dusty blue
This dusty, unsaturated blue feels like a breath of cold, still air. Because it is highly desaturated, #b1c0e4 works well as a grounding background for clean, modern interfaces or soft, youthful branding. The hex code #b1c0e4 pairs well with charcoal gray to anchor its airy quality. Be careful, as it can appear washed out against pure white backgrounds. It supports black text effectively for accessibility.
Questions about #b1c0e4
What is #b1c0e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1c0e4 is rgb(177, 192, 228), in HSL hsl(222, 49%, 79%) and in CMYK 22%, 16%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair best with the #b1c0e4 blue?
Use #b1c0e4 alongside deep charcoal or soft slate grays to anchor its airy, cool composition. For a more vibrant contrast, warmer neutrals or muted earth tones can prevent the color from feeling too cold or washed out.
Is #b1c0e4 readable on white or black?
#b1c0e4 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.52:1 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.