#B9C5C9 Hex Color
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#b9c5c9 is a bleached, ashy cyan with strong grey undertones. This color provides a clean, airy backdrop that avoids feeling sterile. Because it maintains excellent contrast with black text, it works well for minimalist UI design. The hex code for this delicate shade is #b9c5c9. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to ground the palette and add visual weight to your layout.
Questions about #b9c5c9
What is #b9c5c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9c5c9 is rgb(185, 197, 201), in HSL hsl(195, 13%, 76%) and in CMYK 8%, 2%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b9c5c9?
Does #b9c5c9 work for text or background elements?
This shade serves best as a background color in minimalist UI, as it offers a gentle, non-sterile alternative to white. Because it maintains strong readability with black, it creates a sophisticated, modern look for headers or content areas without straining the eyes.
Is #b9c5c9 readable on white or black?
#b9c5c9 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.89:1 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.