Breaking the Ice color: hex code #B8E4F5
Breaking the Ice has the hex code #B8E4F5. It is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.2% red, 89.4% green and 96.1% blue (184, 228, 245).
Its hue angle is 197°, with 75% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.45:1).
Breaking the Ice (#B8E4F5) color codes
| HEX | #B8E4F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 228, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.2%, 89.4%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(197, 75%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(197, 25%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 7%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.1, -10.48, -12.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.1, 16.64, 230.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.987, 72.267, 96.946) | |
| Decimal | 12117237 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Breaking the 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 #B8E4F5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.45:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B8E4F5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.45:1 | 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 #B8E4F5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dae1f6Protanopia
no red cones#d1daf5Deuteranopia
no green cones#a6eae9Tritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b8e4f5; }
.text { color: #b8e4f5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b8e4f5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(184 228 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b8e4f5, #b8c6f5); }Similar colors
#b4dfedPolar Wind#aedcecLady-In-Waiting#acdceeDistant Homeworld#b2e1eeBreak the Ice#add8e6Light Blue#aed7eaAriel#c2e1ecCotton Clouds#aee4ffFrozen Landscape
See #B8E4F5 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B8E4F5?
- #B8E4F5 is a very light, moderate azure known as Breaking the Ice. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Breaking the Ice?
- The RGB value is 184, 228, 245: 184 red, 228 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Breaking the Ice?
- The complementary color is #F5C9B8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B8E4F5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.45:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.