lightsteelblue

#B8C4E0

Cool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB184, 196, 224
CMYK18, 12, 0, 12
HSL222°, 39%, 80%
LAB79, 0, -15
Closest Library Match
slate-30094% Match

Readability

1.74On WhiteFAIL
12.01On 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 #B8C4E0

The hexadecimal color code #B8C4E0 is a light, muted shade of Blue (known as lightsteelblue). In the RGB color model, #B8C4E0 is comprised of 184 red, 196 green, and 224 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 222 degrees, a saturation of 39%, and a lightness of 80%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 496 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted 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 #B8C4E0.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind