#B9D7EB Hex Color
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The pale, low-saturation blue #b9d7eb has a soft, cool appearance with a subtle gray cast. Its lightness suits healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs, especially as a dominant UI background. Black text has about 14.0:1 contrast here, supporting readable body copy. The hex code #b9d7eb also pairs well with navy and muted coral.
Questions about #b9d7eb
What is #b9d7eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9d7eb is rgb(185, 215, 235), in HSL hsl(204, 56%, 82%) and in CMYK 21%, 9%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #b9d7eb?
Is #b9d7eb readable on white or black?
#b9d7eb has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.98:1 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.