#B9CCD4 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated cyan carries an ashy, grey undertone that leans into a bleached, airy aesthetic. Because of its light value, #b9ccd4 offers excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI body backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoals or slate blues to avoid a washed-out appearance on screen. The hex code for this delicate, muted shade is #b9ccd4.
Questions about #b9ccd4
What is #b9ccd4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9ccd4 is rgb(185, 204, 212), in HSL hsl(198, 24%, 78%) and in CMYK 13%, 4%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair best with #b9ccd4 in a design layout?
#b9ccd4 functions best when anchored by deeper, neutral tones that ground its airy quality. Pair it with charcoal or deep slate blues to create a professional, readable contrast without losing the subtle, bleached aesthetic that defines this specific shade.
Is #b9ccd4 readable on white or black?
#b9ccd4 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.65:1 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.