#B4BCF2 Hex Color
Dusted indigo with a soft, even temper
Pastel indigo with a dusty, ashy finish. #b4bcf2 is light and low in saturation, so it stays calm without tipping into baby blue. It works best as a soft background for UI or spring themes, and black text on it reads clearly at about 11.4:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or deep navy so it doesn’t wash out next to white.
Questions about #b4bcf2
What is #b4bcf2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4bcf2 is rgb(180, 188, 242), in HSL hsl(232, 70%, 83%) and in CMYK 26%, 22%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #b4bcf2?
#b4bcf2 pairs well with warm, grounded tones like terracotta and burgundy, which offset its cool cast. Deep navy builds a tonal, night-sky palette. Skip pale grays and whites nearby, since this light shade fades into them.
Is #b4bcf2 readable on white or black?
#b4bcf2 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.41:1 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.