#B3C9D2

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3C9D2?

RGB(179, 201, 210), HSL(197.4, 25.6%, 76.3%), CMYK(14.8%, 4.3%, 0.0%, 17.6%).

Q: Does #B3C9D2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.72:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B3C9D2 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 201, 210, in HSL 197.4°, 25.6%, 76.3%, and in CMYK 14.8%, 4.3%, 0.0%, 17.6%. The nearest named color is lightcyan 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3C9D2

RGB

179, 201, 210

HSL

197.4, 25.6%, 76.3%

HSV

197.4, 14.8%, 82.4%

CMYK

14.8%, 4.3%, 0.0%, 17.6%

OKLCH

0.8221 0.027 224.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightcyan 3

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.