#B1D7DC Hex Color
Calm, airy cyan for clean digital design
This pastel cyan is highly unsaturated and airy, functioning best as a clean background tone for UI layouts. It provides excellent contrast for black typography, keeping text legible while maintaining a delicate, minimalist aesthetic. The hex code for this color is #b1d7dc. Avoid using it in large blocks next to pure white, as it can appear washed out without enough grounding color.
Questions about #b1d7dc
What is #b1d7dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1d7dc is rgb(177, 215, 220), in HSL hsl(187, 38%, 78%) and in CMYK 20%, 2%, 0%, 14%.
How can #b1d7dc be effectively used in user interface design?
Use #b1d7dc as a subtle background for minimalist interfaces where you need a refreshing, airy feel without overwhelming the content. It acts as an excellent canvas for charcoal text, ensuring high legibility and a modern, professional look for your layout.
Is #b1d7dc readable on white or black?
#b1d7dc has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.62:1 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.