#B6C2C8 Hex Color
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Muted and pale, #b6c2c8 is a blue-gray with ashy undertones and a light, faded finish. Its low saturation creates a clean, airy mood suited to healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces. Use it as a generous background with black text, which reaches about 11.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this delicate shade is #b6c2c8.
Questions about #b6c2c8
What is #b6c2c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6c2c8 is rgb(182, 194, 200), in HSL hsl(200, 14%, 75%) and in CMYK 9%, 3%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b6c2c8?
#b6c2c8 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted teal, and soft white, creating balanced palettes that preserve its cool, airy character while adding depth for text, accents, borders, and interface surfaces.
Does #b6c2c8 look warm or cool?
#b6c2c8 reads as a cool blue-gray because its pale blue cast and ashy undertones soften warmth, giving designs a quiet, clean feel that suits healthcare, finance, security, and technology interfaces.
Is #b6c2c8 readable on white or black?
#b6c2c8 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.53:1 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.