lightsteelblue

#B3C3E5

Cool

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Conversions

RGB179, 195, 229
CMYK22, 15, 0, 10
HSL221°, 49%, 80%
LAB78, 0, -19
Closest Library Match
slate-30093% Match

Readability

1.77On WhiteFAIL
11.85On BlackPASS AA

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #B3C3E5

The hexadecimal color code #B3C3E5 is a light, moderate shade of Blue (known as lightsteelblue). In the RGB color model, #B3C3E5 is comprised of 179 red, 195 green, and 229 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 221 degrees, a saturation of 49%, and a lightness of 80%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 497 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create moderate Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #B3C3E5.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind