#B8CAE1 Hex Color
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#b8cae1 is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a light, airy quality that leans into gray. Because it is highly readable against black text, it performs well as a UI background for technology or finance interfaces. Use this shade as a supporting tone rather than a focal point, as it can feel washed out when paired with bright white. The hex code for this delicate blue is #b8cae1.
Questions about #b8cae1
What is #b8cae1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8cae1 is rgb(184, 202, 225), in HSL hsl(214, 41%, 80%) and in CMYK 18%, 10%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #b8cae1?
#b8cae1 works best alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep navy, which anchor its airy, gray-leaning tones. Because it is highly unsaturated, it also serves as a subtle background for soft, warm accents like muted terracotta or warm beige.
Is #b8cae1 readable on white or black?
#b8cae1 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.57:1 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.