#B7EDE2 Hex Color
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This pale teal offers an airy, delicate feel with high lightness and low saturation. Because it is so light, it reads best as a supporting background rather than a main focus, where it might wash out against white interfaces. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal text for high readability. The hex code for this color is #b7ede2.
Questions about #b7ede2
What is #b7ede2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7ede2 is rgb(183, 237, 226), in HSL hsl(168, 60%, 82%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 5%, 7%.
Is #b7ede2 suitable for primary branding elements?
This color is typically better suited as a secondary or background element rather than a main focus. Because it has such high lightness, it can easily wash out on white screens, making it difficult to read if used for primary buttons or text.
Is #b7ede2 readable on white or black?
#b7ede2 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.22:1 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.