#B3D5F2 Hex Color
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Reach for #b3d5f2 when a layout needs a soft, calm background. This pastel blue carries a muted, cool cast that feels gentle rather than corporate, which suits baby products, healthcare, and spring themes. Black text reads clearly on it at about 13.7:1 contrast, but white type gets lost. Pair it with deep navy or coral instead of plain white so it holds its own.
Questions about #b3d5f2
What is #b3d5f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3d5f2 is rgb(179, 213, 242), in HSL hsl(208, 71%, 83%) and in CMYK 26%, 12%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #b3d5f2?
Deep navy and warm coral both flatter #b3d5f2, adding contrast without overpowering its softness. Plain white next to it tends to wash the shade out, so lean on darker or warmer partners.
Is #b3d5f2 readable on white or black?
#b3d5f2 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.71:1 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.