#B9D9E1 Hex Color
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#b9d9e1 is a pale, faded cyan with a soft blue cast and very low saturation. Its lightness gives layouts an airy, clean feel suited to UI backgrounds, open-space branding, and children’s products. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or navy text; its delicate tone can look washed out beside white. The hex code is #b9d9e1.
Questions about #b9d9e1
What is #b9d9e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9d9e1 is rgb(185, 217, 225), in HSL hsl(192, 40%, 80%) and in CMYK 18%, 4%, 0%, 12%.
Does #b9d9e1 work with black text?
Yes, black text on #b9d9e1 reaches about a 14.1:1 contrast ratio, comfortably exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement for body text and making this pale background suitable for readable interface copy.
What colors pair well with #b9d9e1 in a design?
Pair #b9d9e1 with navy for clear structure or terracotta for a warmer contrast; its muted cyan-blue works best as a broad background, while darker companions supply definition and visual weight.
Is #b9d9e1 readable on white or black?
#b9d9e1 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.07:1 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.