#B7D5CB Hex Color
Pale teal with a faded, ashy finish
A pale, grayed teal that sits halfway to white. #b7d5cb carries ashy green undertones, so it reads airy rather than crisp. It works best as a supporting tone in wellness, healthcare, or hospitality palettes, grounded by charcoal or deep teal accents. Black text stays highly readable on it, with contrast near 13.4:1.
Questions about #b7d5cb
What is #b7d5cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7d5cb is rgb(183, 213, 203), in HSL hsl(160, 26%, 78%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 5%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #b7d5cb?
#b7d5cb pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, or slate blue for a cool, clean palette. For contrast, try terracotta or muted plum, which keep the pale teal from washing out.
Is #b7d5cb readable on white or black?
#b7d5cb has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.39:1 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.