#B9C5CF Hex Color

Airy blue-gray with quiet clarity

Hex color #b9c5cf graphic
Muted and pale, #b9c5cf is a low-saturation blue-gray with an airy, bleached finish. Its delicate lightness suggests cleanliness, reliability, and control without feeling stark. Use the hex code #b9c5cf as a dominant UI background in finance, healthcare, or technology. Black text reads clearly on it, making this shade practical for small body copy.

Questions about #b9c5cf

What is #b9c5cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9c5cf is rgb(185, 197, 207), in HSL hsl(207, 19%, 77%) and in CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 19%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #b9c5cf?
#b9c5cf pairs well with black, charcoal, and navy for readable contrast, while muted blues, cool grays, and white create a softer supporting palette because its pale blue-gray base lets dark foregrounds stand out.
Is #b9c5cf readable on white or black?
#b9c5cf has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.95:1 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.