#B4D4F7 Hex Color
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Close to the blue of a newborn’s swaddle, this pastel shade sits at the light, barely saturated end of blue. Its hex code is #b4d4f7. The low saturation keeps it cool and clean, which suits healthcare, finance, and baby branding. It works best as a dominant background, though it washes out beside pure white, so give it navy or charcoal neighbors. Black text reads clearly on top at 13.7:1.
Questions about #b4d4f7
What is #b4d4f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4d4f7 is rgb(180, 212, 247), in HSL hsl(211, 81%, 84%) and in CMYK 27%, 14%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #b4d4f7?
Navy and charcoal give it structure, while muted coral or burgundy adds warmth without clashing. Keep whites slightly off-white so the pastel does not disappear next to them.
Is #b4d4f7 readable on white or black?
#b4d4f7 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.70:1 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.