#B8B9D7 Hex Color
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#b8b9d7 is a pale, dusty indigo with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, ashy finish suits meditation spaces, baby products, spring palettes, and spiritual branding. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep plum, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable, and the hex code is #b8b9d7.
Questions about #b8b9d7
What is #b8b9d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8b9d7 is rgb(184, 185, 215), in HSL hsl(238, 28%, 78%) and in CMYK 14%, 14%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #b8b9d7?
#b8b9d7 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and muted gray because darker, grounded tones balance its pale, dusty finish while preserving its cool, quiet character. Use charcoal for readable text and deep plum for a softer accent.
Does #b8b9d7 read as a warm or cool color?
#b8b9d7 reads as a cool color because its indigo base and blue-leaning gray undertones give it a soft, airy feel rather than the warmth associated with beige, peach, or earthy browns.
Is #b8b9d7 readable on white or black?
#b8b9d7 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.95:1 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.