#B9C5CB

Color Details

HEX
#B9C5CB
RGB
rgb(185, 197, 203)
HSL
hsl(200, 15%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 3%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 11.91:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9c5cb
Contrast 11.91:1 AAA
White on #b9c5cb
Contrast 1.76:1 Fail
#b9c5cb on Black
Contrast 11.91:1 AAA
#b9c5cb on White
Contrast 1.76:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7d1d5
#d5dce0
#e3e8ea
#949ea2
#6f767a
#4a4f51

Complement & Analogous

#cbbfb9
#b4b9cf
#b4cfcb

Triadic

#cbb9c5
#c5cbb9

Monochrome

#4a4f51 #6f767a #b9c5cb #d5dce0 #e3e8ea #f1f3f5

Analogous

#b4cfcb #cbdddb #b9c5cb #c3c7d9 #b4b9cf #9094a6

Complementary Mix

#6f767a #b9c5cb #d5dce0 #cbbfb9 #ddd5d2 #847c78

Nearby Colors

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#b9c5cc
#b9c5bb
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About #B9C5CB

#B9C5CB converts to RGB(185, 197, 203) and HSL(200, 15%, 76%). 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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#B9C5CB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9C5CB?
RGB: 185, 197, 203. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 197, 203)
Is #B9C5CB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9C5CB?
Complement: #cbbfb9.
Does #B9C5CB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.76:1 (Fails AA). On black: 11.91:1 (AAA (normal text)).