#B9E2F3 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated cyan carries a clean and airy mood, ideal for interfaces requiring clarity without harsh contrast. The hex code #b9e2f3 works best as a large background area where its lightness offers high readability for black text. It pairs effectively with deeper teals or charcoal grays to ground the color. Because of its washed-out nature, avoid using it for small UI details like icons.
Questions about #b9e2f3
What is #b9e2f3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9e2f3 is rgb(185, 226, 243), in HSL hsl(198, 71%, 84%) and in CMYK 24%, 7%, 0%, 5%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #b9e2f3 suitable for small text or UI elements?
This color is generally too light and unsaturated for small text or tiny icons because it lacks the necessary contrast against a standard white background. Use #b9e2f3 primarily for large, atmospheric background washes where its airy quality can shine without compromising usability.
Is #b9e2f3 readable on white or black?
#b9e2f3 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.23:1 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.