#B9DEF3 Hex Color
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Light and very unsaturated, #b9def3 is a pastel blue with a soft cyan undertone. Its gentle appearance suggests peace, trust, and reliability, making it useful for healthcare, finance, security, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a spacious UI background with charcoal or navy accents, since it can look washed out beside white. The hex code #b9def3 gives black text about 14.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #b9def3
What is #b9def3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9def3 is rgb(185, 222, 243), in HSL hsl(202, 71%, 84%) and in CMYK 24%, 9%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #b9def3?
Is #b9def3 readable on white or black?
#b9def3 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.80:1 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.