#B3C0FB Hex Color
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This airy, unsaturated indigo brings a light, meditative quality to design projects. Because it is highly legible, the hex code #b3c0fb works well as a background for black body text. It avoids the heaviness of typical blues and pairs surprisingly well with other shades of pink for a soft, springtime palette. Use it sparingly to maintain its delicate, cooling character.
Questions about #b3c0fb
What is #b3c0fb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3c0fb is rgb(179, 192, 251), in HSL hsl(229, 90%, 84%) and in CMYK 29%, 24%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #b3c0fb?
#b3c0fb works beautifully in soft, springtime palettes when paired with gentle pinks or muted lilacs. Because of its unsaturated nature, it also provides a professional, balanced contrast against dark charcoal or deep navy grays.
Is #b3c0fb readable on white or black?
#b3c0fb has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.84:1 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.