#B3EAEE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B3EAEE?

RGB(179, 234, 238), HSL(184.1, 63.4%, 81.8%), CMYK(24.8%, 1.7%, 0.0%, 6.7%).

Q: Does #B3EAEE meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.32:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B3EAEE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 179, 234, 238, in HSL 184.1°, 63.4%, 81.8%, and in CMYK 24.8%, 1.7%, 0.0%, 6.7%. The nearest named color is Blizzard Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#B3EAEE

RGB

179, 234, 238

HSL

184.1, 63.4%, 81.8%

HSV

184.1, 24.8%, 93.3%

CMYK

24.8%, 1.7%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.9007 0.0562 201.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Blizzard Blue

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.