#B6C5E5 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy blue has very low saturation, giving it a soft and approachable appearance. Because it is light and desaturated, #b6c5e5 works best as a background tone or a supporting neutral in UI design. It pairs well with crisp charcoal grays, which provide the contrast needed for legibility. The hex code is #b6c5e5, and it remains readable with black text overlays.
Questions about #b6c5e5
What is #b6c5e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6c5e5 is rgb(182, 197, 229), in HSL hsl(221, 47%, 81%) and in CMYK 21%, 14%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #b6c5e5 in a web design?
Because #b6c5e5 is a light, muted blue, it functions beautifully as a neutral foundation when contrasted against deep charcoal or slate grays for text. For accent colors, it creates a sophisticated balance when combined with soft, warm terracottas.
Is #b6c5e5 readable on white or black?
#b6c5e5 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.10:1 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.