#B6C5CC

A light, muted blue closely aligning with Silver.

About #B6C5CC

The hex code #B6C5CC represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Silver. Its digital footprint relies on 182 parts red, 197 parts green, and 204 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 11% C, 3% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#B6C5CC
RGB182, 197, 204
HSL199.1°, 17.7%, 75.7%
CMYK11%, 3%, 0%, 20%
HSV199.1°, 10.8%, 80.0%
LAB78.6, -3.7, -5.3
XYZ50.2, 54.2, 65.0
Decimal11978188

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.77:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.85:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.69:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.07:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #B6C5CC; }
.text-color { color: #B6C5CC; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #B6C5CC; }

Similar Colors

Silver
#C0C0C0