#B9C1CE Hex Color
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#b9c1ce is a pale, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a lightly ashy finish. Its high lightness gives layouts an airy, clean feel, while low saturation supports trust and control without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone for finance, healthcare, or security interfaces. Black text provides about 11.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #b9c1ce.
Questions about #b9c1ce
What is #b9c1ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9c1ce is rgb(185, 193, 206), in HSL hsl(217, 18%, 77%) and in CMYK 10%, 6%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b9c1ce?
Does #b9c1ce read as warm or cool?
#b9c1ce reads as a cool color because its pale blue base and gray undertones create an ashy, restrained appearance rather than the yellow or red cast associated with warmer neutrals.
Is #b9c1ce readable on white or black?
#b9c1ce has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.58:1 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.