#B2E6DC Hex Color
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#b2e6dc is a pale teal with a cool, powdery cast. Its very low saturation keeps designs soft, which suits wellness, healthcare, and spring layouts. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal, since next to white it can look washed out. Black text reads clearly on it at about 15.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #b2e6dc
What is #b2e6dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2e6dc is rgb(178, 230, 220), in HSL hsl(168, 51%, 80%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 4%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #b2e6dc?
Deep navy and charcoal give #b2e6dc the contrast it lacks next to white, while terracotta adds a warm counterpoint. Let this pale teal fill large background areas and keep darker tones for text and small details.
Is #b2e6dc readable on white or black?
#b2e6dc has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.24:1 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.