#B8E2FF Hex Color
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A natural fit for nursery packaging, healthcare apps, and calm UI backgrounds, baby blue carries a cool undertone without feeling sterile. The hex code #b8e2ff works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, since it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deep navy or slate for contrast that reaches about 15.4:1.
Questions about #b8e2ff
What is #b8e2ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b8e2ff is rgb(184, 226, 255), in HSL hsl(205, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 28%, 11%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #b8e2ff?
Deep navy and charcoal give #b8e2ff the contrast it needs, since the pale base can fade against plain white. A muted coral or warm gold accent keeps the palette from feeling too cold.
Is #b8e2ff readable on white or black?
#b8e2ff has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.36:1 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.