#B9CDCD

Color Details

HEX
#B9CDCD
RGB
rgb(185, 205, 205)
HSL
hsl(180, 17%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 0%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.68:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9cdcd
Contrast 12.68:1 AAA
White on #b9cdcd
Contrast 1.66:1 Fail
#b9cdcd on Black
Contrast 12.68:1 AAA
#b9cdcd on White
Contrast 1.66:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7d7d7
#d5e1e1
#e3ebeb
#94a4a4
#6f7b7b
#4a5252

Complement & Analogous

#ccb7b7
#b4c2cf
#b4cfc2

Triadic

#ccb7cc
#ccccb7

Monochrome

#4a5252 #6f7b7b #b9cdcd #d5e1e1 #e3ebeb #f1f5f5

Analogous

#b4cfc2 #cbddd4 #b9cdcd #c3ced9 #b4c2cf #909ba6

Complementary Mix

#6f7b7b #b9cdcd #d5e1e1 #ccb7b7 #ded0d0 #857777

Nearby Colors

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About #B9CDCD

#B9CDCD converts to RGB(185, 205, 205) and HSL(180, 17%, 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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#B9CDCD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9CDCD?
RGB: 185, 205, 205. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 205, 205)
Is #B9CDCD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9CDCD?
Complement: #ccb7b7.
Does #B9CDCD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.66:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.68:1 (AAA (normal text)).