#B7C9D4 Hex Color
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#b7c9d4 is a pale, muted blue with a gray cast and a lightly bleached finish. Its soft saturation suggests cleanliness, reliability, and open space, making it effective for healthcare, finance, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with black text, which achieves about 12.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #b7c9d4.
Questions about #b7c9d4
What is #b7c9d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7c9d4 is rgb(183, 201, 212), in HSL hsl(203, 25%, 77%) and in CMYK 14%, 5%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b7c9d4?
#b7c9d4 pairs well with navy and terracotta, creating balanced palettes that preserve its cool, airy character while adding depth and contrast for interfaces and editorial layouts with plenty of visual breathing room.
Does #b7c9d4 look warm or cool?
#b7c9d4 reads as a cool blue because its gray cast and low saturation soften the hue without adding yellow or red warmth, giving it a clean, calm appearance in most layouts.
Is #b7c9d4 readable on white or black?
#b7c9d4 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.31:1 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.