#B8C9D5 Hex Color
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Muted and pale, #b8c9d5 is a blue-gray with soft, ashy undertones. Its low saturation and light value create an airy, dependable feel for healthcare, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal accents; black text reads clearly at about 12.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #b8c9d5.
Questions about #b8c9d5
What is #b8c9d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8c9d5 is rgb(184, 201, 213), in HSL hsl(205, 26%, 78%) and in CMYK 14%, 6%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #b8c9d5?
Does #b8c9d5 feel warm or cool?
#b8c9d5 reads as a cool color because its blue-gray base and ashy undertones feel crisp, quiet, and slightly distant rather than warm or earthy. That makes it useful for calm, dependable interfaces and spacious backgrounds.
Is #b8c9d5 readable on white or black?
#b8c9d5 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.35:1 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.