#B9C6EB

Color Details

HEX
#B9C6EB
RGB
rgb(185, 198, 235)
HSL
hsl(224, 56%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 16%, 0%, 8%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.34:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9c6eb
Contrast 12.34:1 AAA
White on #b9c6eb
Contrast 1.70:1 Fail
#b9c6eb on Black
Contrast 12.34:1 AAA
#b9c6eb on White
Contrast 1.70:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7d1ef
#d5ddf3
#e3e8f7
#949ebc
#6f778d
#4a4f5e

Complement & Analogous

#ebddb7
#c3b7eb
#b7dfeb

Triadic

#ebb7c5
#c5ebb7

Monochrome

#4a4f5e #6f778d #b9c6eb #d5ddf3 #e3e8f7 #f1f4fb

Analogous

#b7dfeb #cde9f1 #b9c6eb #cfc5ef #c3b7eb #9c92bc

Complementary Mix

#6f778d #b9c6eb #d5ddf3 #ebddb7 #f2e9d0 #999077

Nearby Colors

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About #B9C6EB

#B9C6EB converts to RGB(185, 198, 235) and HSL(224, 56%, 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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#B9C6EB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9C6EB?
RGB: 185, 198, 235. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 198, 235)
Is #B9C6EB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9C6EB?
Complement: #ebddb7.
Does #B9C6EB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.70:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.34:1 (AAA (normal text)).