#B9C9D9 Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #b9c9d9 is a pale blue with gray undertones and a lightly weathered finish. Its airy, clean character supports trust and reliability in healthcare, finance, government, and security interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reads clearly while remaining gentler than white. The hex code for this pale blue is #b9c9d9.
Questions about #b9c9d9
What is #b9c9d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9c9d9 is rgb(185, 201, 217), in HSL hsl(210, 30%, 79%) and in CMYK 15%, 7%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b9c9d9?
For a calm, reliable palette, #b9c9d9 pairs well with black or charcoal text, navy accents, and warm neutrals such as cream or sand, which soften its cool gray undertone while preserving its airy appearance.
Is #b9c9d9 readable on white or black?
#b9c9d9 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.41:1 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.