#B0D1E5 color
The hex color #B0D1E5 is a light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 69% red, 82% green and 89.8% blue (176, 209, 229).
Its hue angle is 203°, with 50% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 10% black.
The closest named color is Vive le Vent (#AED1E8), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.1:1).
#B0D1E5 color codes
| HEX | #B0D1E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(176, 209, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(69%, 82%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(203, 50%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(203, 23%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 9%, 0%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.1, -6.59, -13.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.1, 15.01, 243.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(54.844, 60.486, 82.899) | |
| Decimal | 11588069 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B0D1E5, 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 #B0D1E5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B0D1E5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.1:1 | 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 #B0D1E5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c8d0e6Protanopia
no red cones#c0cae5Deuteranopia
no green cones#a1d6d7Tritanopia
no blue cones#ccccccAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b0d1e5; }
.text { color: #b0d1e5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b0d1e5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(176 209 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b0d1e5, #b0b7e5); }
Similar colors
#aed1e8Vive le Vent#b7d2e3Delicate Ice#abd4ecMr Freeze#b9d9ebColumbia Blue#badbedSleepless Blue#afc9dcLife at Sea#aed7eaAriel#b6d3dfPale Whale
Questions
- What color is #B0D1E5?
- #B0D1E5 is a light, moderate azure, closest to the named color Vive le Vent. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B0D1E5?
- The RGB value is 176, 209, 229: 176 red, 209 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B0D1E5?
- The complementary color is #E5C4B0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B0D1E5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.1:1 and white text 1.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.