#B5C5DC Hex Color
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Light and heavily muted, #b5c5dc is a dusty blue with soft gray undertones and an airy appearance. Its delicate tone suits clean interfaces, finance dashboards, healthcare layouts, and open backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal text for a dependable, uncluttered look; black text reaches about a 12:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #b5c5dc.
Questions about #b5c5dc
What is #b5c5dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5c5dc is rgb(181, 197, 220), in HSL hsl(215, 36%, 79%) and in CMYK 18%, 10%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #b5c5dc?
Is #b5c5dc warm or cool?
#b5c5dc reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray rather than warmed by yellow or red, creating a muted balance that feels calm and airy in spacious layouts and low-pressure visual backgrounds.
Is #b5c5dc readable on white or black?
#b5c5dc has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.98:1 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.