#B3CCD6 Hex Color
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#b3ccd6 is a pale, faded cyan with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its light, airy character suggests cleanliness and open space, while the muted finish feels delicate rather than vivid. Use it as a dominant UI or editorial background with charcoal text; black reaches about 12.5:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy. The hex code is #b3ccd6.
Questions about #b3ccd6
What is #b3ccd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3ccd6 is rgb(179, 204, 214), in HSL hsl(197, 30%, 77%) and in CMYK 16%, 5%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #b3ccd6?
#b3ccd6 pairs well with charcoal for crisp contrast, while navy adds depth and terracotta provides a restrained warm accent. Use those darker tones sparingly so the pale base keeps its airy, spacious character.
Is #b3ccd6 readable on white or black?
#b3ccd6 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.52:1 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.