#B9DEDC Hex Color
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A pale, highly desaturated cyan, #b9dedc has a soft green undertone and an airy, washed finish. Its delicate character suits spacious interfaces, children’s products, aerospace branding, and clean technology layouts. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or navy accents; black text remains highly legible. The hex code for this refreshing, airy shade is #b9dedc.
Questions about #b9dedc
What is #b9dedc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9dedc is rgb(185, 222, 220), in HSL hsl(177, 36%, 80%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 1%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #b9dedc?
#b9dedc pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted warm accents because dark neutrals sharpen its pale cyan base while terracotta or coral adds gentle contrast without overwhelming its airy character.
Is #b9dedc readable on white or black?
#b9dedc has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.54:1 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.