#B8C9DD

Color Details

HEX
#B8C9DD
RGB
rgb(184, 201, 221)
HSL
hsl(212, 35%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 9%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.44:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b8c9dd
Contrast 12.44:1 AAA
White on #b8c9dd
Contrast 1.69:1 Fail
#b8c9dd on Black
Contrast 12.44:1 AAA
#b8c9dd on White
Contrast 1.69:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c6d4e4
#d4dfeb
#e3e9f1
#93a1b1
#6e7985
#4a5058

Complement & Analogous

#dccbb7
#b8b7dc
#b7dbdc

Triadic

#dcb7c8
#c8dcb7

Monochrome

#4a5058 #6e7985 #b8c9dd #d4dfeb #e3e9f1 #f1f4f8

Analogous

#b7dbdc #cde6e7 #b8c9dd #c6c5e3 #b8b7dc #9392b0

Complementary Mix

#6e7985 #b8c9dd #d4dfeb #dccbb7 #e8ddd0 #8f8477

Nearby Colors

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About #B8C9DD

#B8C9DD converts to RGB(184, 201, 221) and HSL(212, 35%, 79%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#B8C9DD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B8C9DD?
RGB: 184, 201, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(184, 201, 221)
Is #B8C9DD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B8C9DD?
Complement: #dccbb7.
Does #B8C9DD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.69:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.44:1 (AAA (normal text)).