#B6C8D1 Hex Color
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#b6c8d1 is a pale, muted blue-gray with an ashy cast and lightly faded finish. Its high lightness and low saturation create an airy, dependable mood suited to healthcare, finance, technology, and security interfaces. Use it as a spacious background with black text for strong readability. The hex code for this delicate blue is #b6c8d1.
Questions about #b6c8d1
What is #b6c8d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6c8d1 is rgb(182, 200, 209), in HSL hsl(200, 23%, 77%) and in CMYK 13%, 4%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #b6c8d1?
Does #b6c8d1 read as a warm or cool color?
#b6c8d1 reads as a cool color because its pale blue-gray base and ashy cast lean away from yellow and red, creating an airy, restrained impression in most lighting and interface palettes.
Is #b6c8d1 readable on white or black?
#b6c8d1 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.17:1 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.