#B2C8C9 Hex Color
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This bleached, ashy cyan is a pale tone with significant grey undertones, creating a clean, airy feel. Because it is highly desaturated, #b2c8c9 works best as a neutral background rather than a focal point. It pairs well with slate greys or deep charcoals, which provide the contrast it lacks on its own. The hex code for this delicate color is #b2c8c9.
Questions about #b2c8c9
What is #b2c8c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2c8c9 is rgb(178, 200, 201), in HSL hsl(183, 18%, 74%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #b2c8c9?
#b2c8c9 benefits from the grounding weight of dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate to prevent it from looking washed out. Because the color is so airy and desaturated, pairing it with high-contrast, dark typography ensures readability and visual balance in any interface.
Is #b2c8c9 considered a warm or cool color?
#b2c8c9 is firmly a cool-toned shade, sitting comfortably in the blue-green spectrum with a heavy infusion of grey. The grey component cools it down significantly, moving it away from vibrant tropical tones toward a more muted, atmospheric, and professional aesthetic.
Is #b2c8c9 readable on white or black?
#b2c8c9 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.99:1 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.