#B3F2E6 Hex Color
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This unsaturated mint is remarkably pale, offering a clean, airy feel that avoids the cloying sweetness of brighter pastels. Because of its cool, desaturated character, it shines as a background for minimalist web design or wellness branding. Black text offers excellent legibility against this surface. The hex code for this shade is #b3f2e6, a color that pairs well with charcoal greys for a balanced, modern look.
Questions about #b3f2e6
What is #b3f2e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3f2e6 is rgb(179, 242, 230), in HSL hsl(169, 71%, 83%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 5%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #b3f2e6 in a design palette?
Use #b3f2e6 as a neutral base alongside deep charcoal or slate grays to maintain strong contrast and modern legibility. It also works effectively when paired with soft, warm terracotta accents to introduce a balanced, earthy tension against the cool mint.
Is #b3f2e6 readable on white or black?
#b3f2e6 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.76:1 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.