lightsteelblue

#B5AEEA

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB181, 174, 234
CMYK23, 26, 0, 8
HSL247°, 59%, 80%
LAB73, 12, -29
Closest Library Match
indigo-30094% Match

Readability

2.05On WhiteFAIL
10.20On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #B5AEEA

The hexadecimal color code #B5AEEA is a light, moderate shade of Blue (known as lightsteelblue). In the RGB color model, #B5AEEA is comprised of 181 red, 174 green, and 234 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 247 degrees, a saturation of 59%, and a lightness of 80%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 478 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 #B5AEEA.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
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