#B5EAE5 Hex Color
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Far from a bold teal, #b5eae5 is a pale pastel with barely any saturation, giving it an airy, clean feel. It works best as a large background in wellness, hospitality, or minimal layouts. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy so it holds up next to white. Black text reads clearly on it, with contrast around 15.9:1.
Questions about #b5eae5
What is #b5eae5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5eae5 is rgb(181, 234, 229), in HSL hsl(174, 56%, 81%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 2%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #b5eae5?
Is #b5eae5 readable on white or black?
#b5eae5 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.86:1 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.