#B4DED8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4DED8?

RGB(180, 222, 216), HSL(171.4, 38.9%, 78.8%), CMYK(18.9%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #B4DED8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.46:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B4DED8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 180, 222, 216, in HSL 171.4°, 38.9%, 78.8%, and in CMYK 18.9%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is powderblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#B4DED8

RGB

180, 222, 216

HSL

171.4, 38.9%, 78.8%

HSV

171.4, 18.9%, 87.1%

CMYK

18.9%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.8691 0.0446 185.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: powderblue

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.