#B1EBEF Hex Color

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#b1ebef is a cool, airy cyan with high lightness and low saturation. This pastel shade feels refreshing and light, making it an excellent base for UI backgrounds or children’s branding. It pairs well with charcoal gray or deep navy to ground its airy quality. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, the hex code #b1ebef remains a practical choice for readable interface elements.

Questions about #b1ebef

What is #b1ebef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1ebef is rgb(177, 235, 239), in HSL hsl(184, 66%, 82%) and in CMYK 26%, 2%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #b1ebef for a balanced design?
#b1ebef works best when paired with deep, grounding neutrals like charcoal or navy. These dark tones provide the necessary contrast to make the airy, pastel quality of this cyan stand out without feeling washed out or weak.
Is #b1ebef readable on white or black?
#b1ebef has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.99:1 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.