#B3C3D1 Hex Color
Airy blue with quiet definition
#b3c3d1 is a pale, muted blue with gray undertones and a softened, almost bleached finish. Its low saturation gives layouts an airy, dependable feel, making it effective as a dominant background for healthcare, finance, government, or security interfaces. The hex code #b3c3d1 supports clear black body text, while darker navy or charcoal adds definition.
Questions about #b3c3d1
What is #b3c3d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3c3d1 is rgb(179, 195, 209), in HSL hsl(208, 25%, 76%) and in CMYK 14%, 7%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #b3c3d1?
Is #b3c3d1 readable on white or black?
#b3c3d1 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.64:1 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.