#B8E0F6 Hex Color
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Soft and highly muted, #b8e0f6 is a pale, cool blue with a clean, airy finish. Its gentle lightness suggests peace, trust, and youthful care, making it effective for healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a dominant UI background with black text, which reaches about a 15:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #b8e0f6.
Questions about #b8e0f6
What is #b8e0f6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8e0f6 is rgb(184, 224, 246), in HSL hsl(201, 78%, 84%) and in CMYK 25%, 9%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #b8e0f6?
Does #b8e0f6 look warm or cool?
#b8e0f6 reads as a cool color because its pale blue base has a gentle cyan lean, giving it a clean, peaceful, and lightweight character rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red undertones.
Is #b8e0f6 readable on white or black?
#b8e0f6 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.03:1 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.