#B2D8F7 Hex Color

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A pale, cool blue with very low saturation, #b2d8f7 has a soft, airy look. It suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a spacious UI background or supporting tone with navy and charcoal accents. Its lightness can wash out beside white, but black text has about 14.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #b2d8f7.

Questions about #b2d8f7

What is #b2d8f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2d8f7 is rgb(178, 216, 247), in HSL hsl(207, 81%, 83%) and in CMYK 28%, 13%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #b2d8f7?
Navy and charcoal create strong, professional contrast with #b2d8f7, while sage or mauve can support softer palettes. Choose darker accents for text, buttons, and borders because this pale blue can lose definition beside white.
Is #b2d8f7 readable on white or black?
#b2d8f7 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.05:1 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.