#B9C5EA

Color Details

HEX
#B9C5EA
RGB
rgb(185, 197, 234)
HSL
hsl(225, 54%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 16%, 0%, 8%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.24:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9c5ea
Contrast 12.24:1 AAA
White on #b9c5ea
Contrast 1.72:1 Fail
#b9c5ea on Black
Contrast 12.24:1 AAA
#b9c5ea on White
Contrast 1.72:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7d1ee
#d5dcf2
#e3e8f7
#949ebb
#6f768c
#4a4f5e

Complement & Analogous

#eaddb8
#c5b8ea
#b8ddea

Triadic

#eab8c5
#c5eab8

Monochrome

#4a4f5e #6f768c #b9c5ea #d5dcf2 #e3e8f7 #f1f3fb

Analogous

#b8ddea #cde7f0 #b9c5ea #d1c6ee #c5b8ea #9e93bb

Complementary Mix

#6f768c #b9c5ea #d5dcf2 #eaddb8 #f1e9d1 #989078

Nearby Colors

#b9c5e9
#b9c5eb
#b9c5da
#b9c5fa

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About #B9C5EA

#B9C5EA converts to RGB(185, 197, 234) and HSL(225, 54%, 82%). 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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#B9C5EA FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9C5EA?
RGB: 185, 197, 234. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 197, 234)
Is #B9C5EA a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9C5EA?
Complement: #eaddb8.
Does #B9C5EA have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.72:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.24:1 (AAA (normal text)).