#B4E2EC

#B4E2EC

Color Values

HEX

#B4E2EC

RGB

180, 226, 236

HSL

190.7, 59.6%, 81.6%

HSV

190.7, 23.7%, 92.5%

CMYK

23.7%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.8837 0.0495 212.4

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B4E2EC;
color: #B4E2EC;
border-color: #B4E2EC;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 200 #BAE6FD

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

15.03:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B4E2EC?

RGB(180, 226, 236) · HSL(190.7, 59.6%, 81.6%) · CMYK(23.7%, 4.2%, 0.0%, 7.5%)

Does #B4E2EC meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.4:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B4E2EC?

Use 000000 text on a #B4E2EC background; contrast on black is 15.03:1.