#B1CCEF Hex Color
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Pastel blue like #b1ccef earns its keep as a UI background, where plain white feels too stark. Its heavy gray undertones keep it muted, so it reads soft instead of vivid. The hex code #b1ccef sits light enough that black text hits 12.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with navy or charcoal for weight, since next to pure white it can look washed out.
Questions about #b1ccef
What is #b1ccef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1ccef is rgb(177, 204, 239), in HSL hsl(214, 66%, 82%) and in CMYK 26%, 15%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #b1ccef?
#b1ccef pairs best with deep, saturated tones like navy, charcoal, or burgundy, which give its muted lightness something to press against. Bright whites flatten it, so reach for warm creams when you need a lighter neighbor.
Is #b1ccef readable on white or black?
#b1ccef has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.75:1 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.