#B3C1D4 Hex Color
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Reach for #b3c1d4 when a healthcare or finance interface needs a soft background tint. The hex code sits between blue and grey, with low saturation that reads clean and understated. Black text stays readable on it at about 11.5:1 contrast. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so anchor it with deeper tones.
Questions about #b3c1d4
What is #b3c1d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3c1d4 is rgb(179, 193, 212), in HSL hsl(215, 28%, 77%) and in CMYK 16%, 9%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #b3c1d4?
Does #b3c1d4 read warm or cool?
Cool, since its base is blue, but the heavy grey keeps it from feeling icy. It sits comfortably beside warm neutrals without clashing.
Is #b3c1d4 readable on white or black?
#b3c1d4 has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.49:1 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.