#B9E0DD Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated cyan features cool green undertones and a high-lightness value that prevents it from feeling sterile. Because #b9e0dd offers excellent contrast against black text, it works well as a readable background for web interfaces. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy for a clean, professional aesthetic that avoids the washed-out look of lighter tints.
Questions about #b9e0dd
What is #b9e0dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9e0dd is rgb(185, 224, 221), in HSL hsl(175, 39%, 80%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 1%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #b9e0dd?
Is #b9e0dd readable on white or black?
#b9e0dd has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.76:1 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.