#B9DCED

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B9DCED?

RGB(185, 220, 237), HSL(199.6, 59.1%, 82.7%), CMYK(21.9%, 7.2%, 0.0%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #B9DCED meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.45:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#B9DCED is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 185, 220, 237, in HSL 199.6°, 59.1%, 82.7%, and in CMYK 21.9%, 7.2%, 0.0%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is lightblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#B9DCED

RGB

185, 220, 237

HSL

199.6, 59.1%, 82.7%

HSV

199.6, 21.9%, 92.9%

CMYK

21.9%, 7.2%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.8746 0.0438 228.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightblue 2

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.