Pale Whale color: hex code #B6D3DF
Pale Whale has the hex code #B6D3DF. It is a light, desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 82.7% green and 87.5% blue (182, 211, 223).
Its hue angle is 198°, with 39% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 13% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.37:1).
Pale Whale (#B6D3DF) color codes
| HEX | #B6D3DF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 211, 223) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 82.7%, 87.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(198, 39%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(198, 18%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 5%, 0%, 13%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.84, -7.11, -9.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.84, 11.58, 232.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.901, 61.86, 78.793) | |
| Decimal | 11981791 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pale Whale, 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 #B6D3DF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B6D3DF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.37:1 | 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 #B6D3DF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ccd1e0Protanopia
no red cones#c6ccdfDeuteranopia
no green cones#abd7d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b6d3df; }
.text { color: #b6d3df; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b6d3df; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 211 223 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b6d3df, #b6bfdf); }Similar colors
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See #B6D3DF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #B6D3DF?
- #B6D3DF is a light, desaturated azure known as Pale Whale. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pale Whale?
- The RGB value is 182, 211, 223: 182 red, 211 green and 223 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pale Whale?
- The complementary color is #DFC2B6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B6D3DF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.37:1 and white text 1.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.