#B3C3F2 Hex Color
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#b3c3f2 is a pastel blue with a dusty, grayed-out quality. That low saturation keeps it mellow and even-tempered, which suits calm UI backgrounds, baby products, and finance or healthcare branding. It can wash out beside pure white, so anchor it with deep navy or warm terracotta. Black text sits comfortably on top, hitting roughly 12:1 contrast.
Questions about #b3c3f2
What is #b3c3f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3c3f2 is rgb(179, 195, 242), in HSL hsl(225, 71%, 83%) and in CMYK 26%, 19%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #b3c3f2?
#b3c3f2 pairs well with navy for a trustworthy, nautical feel, or with terracotta for a warmer, less expected contrast. Muted sage and cream also flatter its gray undertone without competing with it.
Is #b3c3f2 readable on white or black?
#b3c3f2 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.00:1 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.