#B1DAF9 Hex Color
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Pastel blue at its lightest and least saturated. #b1daf9 works best as a dominant background base, with deeper blues or a warm coral accent doing the heavy lifting. It reads gentle and dependable, which suits healthcare, finance, and baby product design. Black text on this hex code hits about 14.3:1 contrast, so body copy stays fully readable.
Questions about #b1daf9
What is #b1daf9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1daf9 is rgb(177, 218, 249), in HSL hsl(206, 86%, 84%) and in CMYK 29%, 12%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #b1daf9?
Deep navy gives #b1daf9 structure and makes a strong pairing for headers or buttons. A small accent of soft coral or terracotta adds warmth and keeps the palette from feeling too cold.
Is #b1daf9 readable on white or black?
#b1daf9 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.26:1 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.