#B5C0C8 Hex Color
Sophisticated ashy blue with grey undertones
#b5c0c8 is a pale, ashy blue with significant grey undertones. It reads clean and airy, making it a reliable base for minimalist UI or technical dashboards. Pair it with high-contrast black text for excellent legibility. Because of its desaturated, bleached quality, it avoids the coldness of standard blues and works well in corporate branding where a neutral, trustworthy tone is preferred.
Questions about #b5c0c8
What is #b5c0c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5c0c8 is rgb(181, 192, 200), in HSL hsl(205, 15%, 75%) and in CMYK 9%, 4%, 0%, 22%.
How does #b5c0c8 perform in user interface design?
The desaturated quality of #b5c0c8 makes it an excellent neutral for technical dashboards, as it feels airy without the harsh coldness of standard blues. It maintains strong legibility when paired with dark charcoal or black text for navigation and data-heavy layouts.
What color palettes work best with #b5c0c8?
Is #b5c0c8 readable on white or black?
#b5c0c8 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.33:1 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.