#B1E5E9 Hex Color
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This pale and airy cyan holds a cool, desaturated tone that reads clean and minimal. It works best as a spacious background in UI design where clarity is a priority. Black text remains legible here, easily meeting accessibility standards for readability. The hex code for this shade is #b1e5e9. Pair it with charcoal grays to create a polished finish without the color appearing washed out.
Questions about #b1e5e9
What is #b1e5e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1e5e9 is rgb(177, 229, 233), in HSL hsl(184, 56%, 80%) and in CMYK 24%, 2%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #b1e5e9?
This pale cyan works best when grounded by dark, neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate, which prevent the layout from appearing washed out. You can also introduce warmth with subtle terracotta accents to create a balanced, modern interface palette.
Is #b1e5e9 readable on white or black?
#b1e5e9 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.25:1 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.