Endless Horizon color: hex code #B1DBF5
Endless Horizon has the hex code #B1DBF5. It is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69.4% red, 85.9% green and 96.1% blue (177, 219, 245).
Its hue angle is 203°, with 77% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.32:1).
Endless Horizon (#B1DBF5) color codes
| HEX | #B1DBF5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(177, 219, 245) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69.4%, 85.9%, 96.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(203, 77%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(203, 28%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 11%, 0%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(85.3, -7.87, -17.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(85.3, 18.88, 245.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.939, 66.6, 96.065) | |
| Decimal | 11656181 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Endless Horizon, 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 #B1DBF5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.32:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B1DBF5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.32:1 | 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 #B1DBF5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cfdaf6Protanopia
no red cones#c6d2f5Deuteranopia
no green cones#9ce2e3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d5d5d5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b1dbf5; }
.text { color: #b1dbf5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b1dbf5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(177 219 245 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b1dbf5, #b1b9f5); }Similar colors
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See #B1DBF5 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B1DBF5?
- #B1DBF5 is a very light, moderate azure known as Endless Horizon. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Endless Horizon?
- The RGB value is 177, 219, 245: 177 red, 219 green and 245 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Endless Horizon?
- The complementary color is #F5CBB1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B1DBF5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.32:1 and white text 1.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.