#B8D9D5 Hex Color
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This extremely pale, unsaturated teal creates a light and airy atmosphere suitable for minimalist UI backgrounds. Because it provides excellent contrast with black text, it works well for readable body copy in healthcare or wellness branding. The hex code for this shade is #b8d9d5. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to anchor the washed-out tone and prevent the design from feeling too faint or disconnected.
Questions about #b8d9d5
What is #b8d9d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8d9d5 is rgb(184, 217, 213), in HSL hsl(173, 30%, 79%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 2%, 15%.
How do I make #b8d9d5 look more professional in a UI design?
Pair #b8d9d5 with deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or slate to ground the design and add necessary weight. Using high-contrast dark text ensures the lightness of the color does not wash out your essential typography or readability.
Is #b8d9d5 readable on white or black?
#b8d9d5 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.92:1 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.