Arctic Ice color: hex code #B6BDD0
Arctic Ice has the hex code #B6BDD0. It is a light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 74.1% green and 81.6% blue (182, 189, 208).
Its hue angle is 224°, with 22% saturation and 76% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.18:1).
Arctic Ice (#B6BDD0) color codes
| HEX | #B6BDD0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 189, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 74.1%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(224, 22%, 76%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(224, 12%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 9%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(76.61, 1.37, -10.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(76.61, 10.45, 277.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.872, 50.894, 66.911) | |
| Decimal | 11976144 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Arctic Ice, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B6BDD0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B6BDD0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B6BDD0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b8bed1Protanopia
no red cones#b6bcd0Deuteranopia
no green cones#b0c0c3Tritanopia
no blue cones#bdbdbdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b6bdd0; }
.text { color: #b6bdd0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b6bdd0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 189 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b6bdd0, #bcb6d0); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Steel Blue.
See #B6BDD0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B6BDD0?
- #B6BDD0 is a light, grayish blue known as Arctic Ice. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Arctic Ice?
- The RGB value is 182, 189, 208: 182 red, 189 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Arctic Ice?
- The complementary color is #D0C9B6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B6BDD0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.18:1 and white text 1.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.