#B9D1CD Hex Color
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This pale, ashy teal sits between green and grey, offering a muted and sophisticated finish. Because of its low saturation, the hex code #b9d1cd works best as a primary UI background rather than fine detail, where it might lose definition. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoals or warm terracotta accents, providing high readability for black text while maintaining an airy, clean aesthetic.
Questions about #b9d1cd
What is #b9d1cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9d1cd is rgb(185, 209, 205), in HSL hsl(170, 21%, 77%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 2%, 18%.
What colors pair best with #b9d1cd for design projects?
#b9d1cd thrives when paired with high-contrast elements that provide visual weight to its airy, muted base. Use deep charcoal for strong typography or warm terracotta to create a sophisticated, balanced palette that prevents the design from feeling too washed out or cold.
Is #b9d1cd suitable for text or fine interface details?
Due to its pale and ashy nature, #b9d1cd usually lacks the necessary contrast for small text or fine UI details like borders or icons. It functions much better as a spacious background color where you can layer darker, more saturated elements on top for readability.
Is #b9d1cd readable on white or black?
#b9d1cd has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.06:1 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.