lightsteelblue

#B5BCE3

Cool

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Pro

Conversions

RGB181, 188, 227
CMYK20, 17, 0, 11
HSL231°, 45%, 80%
LAB77, 4, -20
Closest Library Match
indigo-30093% Match

Readability

1.86On WhiteFAIL
11.26On BlackPASS AA

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #B5BCE3

The hexadecimal color code #B5BCE3 is a light, moderate shade of Blue (known as lightsteelblue). In the RGB color model, #B5BCE3 is comprised of 181 red, 188 green, and 227 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 231 degrees, a saturation of 45%, and a lightness of 80%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 490 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 #B5BCE3.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind