#B9CDEA

Color Details

HEX
#B9CDEA
RGB
rgb(185, 205, 234)
HSL
hsl(216, 54%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 12%, 0%, 8%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 12.98:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #b9cdea
Contrast 12.98:1 AAA
White on #b9cdea
Contrast 1.62:1 Fail
#b9cdea on Black
Contrast 12.98:1 AAA
#b9cdea on White
Contrast 1.62:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c7d7ee
#d5e1f2
#e3ebf7
#94a4bb
#6f7b8c
#4a525e

Complement & Analogous

#ead6b8
#bdb8ea
#b8e5ea

Triadic

#eab8cc
#cceab8

Monochrome

#4a525e #6f7b8c #b9cdea #d5e1f2 #e3ebf7 #f1f5fb

Analogous

#b8e5ea #cdedf0 #b9cdea #cac6ee #bdb8ea #9793bb

Complementary Mix

#6f7b8c #b9cdea #d5e1f2 #ead6b8 #f1e4d1 #988b78

Nearby Colors

#b9cde9
#b9cdeb
#b9cdda
#b9cdfa

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About #B9CDEA

#B9CDEA converts to RGB(185, 205, 234) and HSL(216, 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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#B9CDEA FAQs

What is the RGB value of #B9CDEA?
RGB: 185, 205, 234. Copy as CSS: rgb(185, 205, 234)
Is #B9CDEA a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #B9CDEA?
Complement: #ead6b8.
Does #B9CDEA have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 1.62:1 (Fails AA). On black: 12.98:1 (AAA (normal text)).