#B5D3CE Hex Color
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This faded, ashy teal, known by the hex code #b5d3ce, balances blue and grey for a delicate, airy feel. It works well as a minimalist background but can look washed out against pure white. Pair it with dark charcoal to add depth. The shade supports high legibility for black text, offering a 13.2:1 contrast ratio that exceeds standards for small body copy.
Questions about #b5d3ce
What is #b5d3ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5d3ce is rgb(181, 211, 206), in HSL hsl(170, 25%, 77%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 2%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #b5d3ce?
This ashy teal needs high-contrast partners to avoid looking washed out. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy to ground the shade, or use warm accents like terracotta to create a subtle, balanced pop of color.
Is #b5d3ce readable on white or black?
#b5d3ce has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.17:1 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.