#B8E0DD Hex Color
A delicate wash of airy cyan
#b8e0dd is a pale, highly unsaturated cyan with a soft green undertone and a faded, airy finish. Its lightness suggests cleanliness, openness, and gentle energy without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant background in spring, baby, wellness, or technology layouts, then add dark text for strong readability. The hex code is #b8e0dd.
Questions about #b8e0dd
What is #b8e0dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8e0dd is rgb(184, 224, 221), in HSL hsl(176, 39%, 80%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 1%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #b8e0dd in a design?
#b8e0dd pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta because dark neutrals sharpen its pale value while a warm earthy accent keeps the green-cyan tint from feeling washed out in spacious layouts.
Is #b8e0dd readable on white or black?
#b8e0dd has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.74:1 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.