#B3E8FF Hex Color
An airy and luminous pale cyan
This pale, desaturated cyan brings an airy feel to digital interfaces and children’s product designs. The hex code #b3e8ff works effectively as a neutral background, though it can appear washed out against pure white. Use it with dark charcoal or navy accents to build necessary contrast. Because black text offers high readability here, it remains a practical choice for functional UI elements that require clear legibility.
Questions about #b3e8ff
What is #b3e8ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3e8ff is rgb(179, 232, 255), in HSL hsl(198, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 30%, 9%, 0%, 0%.
Is #b3e8ff suitable for primary UI text?
Using #b3e8ff for text is generally not recommended because it lacks the necessary contrast against standard white or light gray backgrounds. Reserve this color for background washes, decorative accents, or soft interface elements where legibility is not the primary requirement.
Is #b3e8ff readable on white or black?
#b3e8ff has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.90:1 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.