#B9DBF8 Hex Color
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Reminiscent of a clear morning sky, this pastel blue is barely saturated and leans cool. #b9dbf8 works best as a dominant background or large surface in UI and branding, though it can wash out next to plain white. It flatters deep navy and warm coral accents. Black text on top reaches about 14.6:1 contrast, well past AA, so small body copy stays readable. The hex code #b9dbf8 suits healthcare, finance, and baby products.
Questions about #b9dbf8
What is #b9dbf8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9dbf8 is rgb(185, 219, 248), in HSL hsl(208, 82%, 85%) and in CMYK 25%, 12%, 0%, 3%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b9dbf8?
Deep navy gives #b9dbf8 structure and works well for text or headers on top of it. Warm coral or soft peach accents add contrast without breaking its calm, pastel character.
Is #b9dbf8 readable on white or black?
#b9dbf8 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.55:1 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.