#B2C7EC Hex Color
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Far from a crisp sky blue, #b2c7ec is a pastel blue with a dusty, gray undertone. Its low saturation reads soft and dependable, which suits healthcare branding and calm UI backgrounds. Black text sits on it at about 12.3:1 contrast, well past AA. Pair it with terracotta or deep navy so it holds its own next to white.
Questions about #b2c7ec
What is #b2c7ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2c7ec is rgb(178, 199, 236), in HSL hsl(218, 60%, 81%) and in CMYK 25%, 16%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #b2c7ec?
Warm terracotta and deep navy both sharpen #b2c7ec, since its muted blue needs contrast to avoid washing out. Use it as the dominant base and let warmer or darker tones carry accents.
Is #b2c7ec readable on white or black?
#b2c7ec has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.27:1 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.