#B8C7D6 Hex Color
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Far from a vivid blue, #b8c7d6 is a pale, ashy blue that sits one step from gray. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a faded, airy quality, so it suits calm interfaces, healthcare layouts, and minimal backgrounds. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, since it can wash out next to plain white. Black text reads at about 12.2:1 contrast, comfortably past AA.
Questions about #b8c7d6
What is #b8c7d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8c7d6 is rgb(184, 199, 214), in HSL hsl(210, 27%, 78%) and in CMYK 14%, 7%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b8c7d6?
#b8c7d6 pairs well with deep navy for a nautical, trustworthy feel and with warm terracotta when you want contrast. Charcoal also works for text and keeps the whole palette muted.
Is #b8c7d6 readable on white or black?
#b8c7d6 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.17:1 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.