#B9C7DD

Color Details

HEX
#B9C7DD
RGB
rgb(185, 199, 221)
HSL
hsl(217, 35%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 10%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.28:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9c7dd
Contrast 12.28:1 AAA
White on #b9c7dd
Contrast 1.71:1 Fail
#b9c7dd on Black
Contrast 12.28:1 AAA
#b9c7dd on White
Contrast 1.71:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7d2e4
#d5ddeb
#e3e9f1
#949fb1
#6f7785
#4a5058

Complement & Analogous

#ded0ba
#bebade
#badade

Triadic

#debac8
#c8deba

Monochrome

#4a5058 #6f7785 #b9c7dd #d5ddeb #e3e9f1 #f1f4f8

Analogous

#badade #cfe5e8 #b9c7dd #cbc8e5 #bebade #9895b2

Complementary Mix

#6f7785 #b9c7dd #d5ddeb #ded0ba #eae0d2 #908779

Nearby Colors

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About #B9C7DD

#B9C7DD converts to RGB(185, 199, 221) and HSL(217, 35%, 80%). 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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#B9C7DD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9C7DD?
RGB: 185, 199, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 199, 221)
Is #B9C7DD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9C7DD?
Complement: #ded0ba.
Does #B9C7DD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.71:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.28:1 (AAA (normal text)).