#B6DBF3 Hex Color
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Pale, powdery blue with a soft gray cast. #b6dbf3 works best as a background or base layer in healthcare, finance, and baby product design, though it can look washed out next to pure white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 14.4:1 contrast. The hex code #b6dbf3 also pairs well with navy for a trustworthy, nautical feel.
Questions about #b6dbf3
What is #b6dbf3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6dbf3 is rgb(182, 219, 243), in HSL hsl(204, 72%, 83%) and in CMYK 25%, 10%, 0%, 5%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b6dbf3?
Pair #b6dbf3 with navy for a classic nautical look, or with warm peach and terracotta accents to balance its cool cast. Dark charcoal text also keeps it feeling crisp instead of washed out.
Is #b6dbf3 readable on white or black?
#b6dbf3 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.41:1 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.