#B1DBF9 Hex Color
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This airy, unsaturated blue carries a distinctively cool, clinical quality. Because it is highly desaturated, #b1dbf9 works exceptionally well as a soft UI background that feels professional rather than playful. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high readability and a modern, secure appearance. The hex code for this sky-like shade is #b1dbf9, a perfect choice when you need a neutral, trustworthy base.
Questions about #b1dbf9
What is #b1dbf9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1dbf9 is rgb(177, 219, 249), in HSL hsl(205, 86%, 84%) and in CMYK 29%, 12%, 0%, 2%.
Is #b1dbf9 readable on white or black?
#b1dbf9 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.36:1 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.