lightsteelblue

#B3C5E6

Cool

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Pro

Conversions

RGB179, 197, 230
CMYK22, 14, 0, 10
HSL219°, 50%, 80%
LAB79, -1, -19
Closest Library Match
slate-30093% Match

Readability

1.74On WhiteFAIL
12.04On BlackPASS AA

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #B3C5E6

The hexadecimal color code #B3C5E6 is a light, moderate shade of Blue (known as lightsteelblue). In the RGB color model, #B3C5E6 is comprised of 179 red, 197 green, and 230 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 219 degrees, a saturation of 50%, and a lightness of 80%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 498 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 #B3C5E6.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind