#B3B5E2 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated indigo carries a cool, ethereal weight. Because it is highly muted, #b3b5e2 serves as an excellent neutral background that avoids the sterile look of pure white. Pair this hex code with charcoal greys or deep plums to ground its airy feel. It works best in modern UI design or branding where softness is needed without sacrificing readability, as it maintains excellent contrast with black text.
Questions about #b3b5e2
What is #b3b5e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3b5e2 is rgb(179, 181, 226), in HSL hsl(237, 45%, 79%) and in CMYK 21%, 20%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #b3b5e2?
Is #b3b5e2 readable on white or black?
#b3b5e2 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.62:1 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.