#B8D9FF Hex Color
An airy and clean unsaturated blue
This airy, unsaturated blue feels clean and approachable, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds and professional healthcare branding. Because it remains highly legible, black text works well against it without needing extra contrast adjustments. Use the hex code #b8d9ff as a neutral base to anchor softer palettes, though pair it with darker tones to prevent it from washing out against white backgrounds.
Questions about #b8d9ff
What is #b8d9ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8d9ff is rgb(184, 217, 255), in HSL hsl(212, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 28%, 15%, 0%, 0%.
Where should I use #b8d9ff in web design?
#b8d9ff works exceptionally well as a background color for professional healthcare, wellness, or financial interfaces because it feels approachable and secure. Use it to anchor softer palettes or as a subtle accent to keep navigation areas feeling light and spacious.
Is #b8d9ff readable on white or black?
#b8d9ff has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.40:1 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.