Cadet Blue

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B0B7C6?

RGB(176, 183, 198), HSL(220.9, 16.2%, 73.3%), CMYK(11.1%, 7.6%, 0.0%, 22.4%).

Q: Does #B0B7C6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.01:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#B0B7C6

Crayola color

Cadet Blue (#B0B7C6) in the Crayola system is a lighter, cooler gray-blue than the CSS cadet blue, sitting in the slate-periwinkle range. It has a restrained, professional quality suited to business stationery, corporate identity, and understated fashion accessories. The muted saturation gives it versatility across both light and dark design compositions.

Color Values

HEX

#B0B7C6

RGB

176, 183, 198

HSL

220.9, 16.2%, 73.3%

HSV

220.9, 11.1%, 77.6%

CMYK

11.1%, 7.6%, 0.0%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.7786 0.0227 265.7

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Cadet Blue

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.