#B1C5EE Hex Color
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This pastel blue is highly unsaturated with a distinctive dusty, ashy character. The hex code for this cool tone is #b1c5ee. Because of its light, desaturated nature, it serves as an excellent, non-distracting background for UI design. It pairs well with charcoal greys or crisp black text, providing the high contrast needed for readable body copy in professional or medical interfaces.
Questions about #b1c5ee
What is #b1c5ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1c5ee is rgb(177, 197, 238), in HSL hsl(220, 64%, 81%) and in CMYK 26%, 17%, 0%, 7%.
Why is #b1c5ee effective for UI design?
The low saturation of #b1c5ee creates a neutral, professional atmosphere that minimizes eye strain, making it an ideal choice for medical or corporate interfaces. Its muted nature allows for excellent readability when paired with deep charcoal or near-black text elements.
What color schemes work best with #b1c5ee?
Is #b1c5ee readable on white or black?
#b1c5ee has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.09:1 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.