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#B3C3FA color code is #B3C3FA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b3c3fa.

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#B3C3FA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B3C3FA is 0.5552. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.74:1 against white and 12.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B3C3FA on white1.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B3C3FA on black12.10:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B3C3FA1.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B3C3FA12.10:1AAA

#B3C3FA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B3C3FA?+
The hex code for #B3C3FA is #B3C3FA. In RGB it's rgb(179, 195, 250), and in HSL it's hsl(226, 88%, 84%).
What is the RGB value of #B3C3FA?+
#B3C3FA in RGB is (179, 195, 250). Written in CSS: rgb(179, 195, 250).
What is the CMYK value of #B3C3FA?+
#B3C3FA converts to CMYK(28%, 22%, 0%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B3C3FA.
Is #b3c3fa a warm or cool color?+
#B3C3FA (#B3C3FA) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 226° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b3c3fa belong to?+
#B3C3FA belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 226°, 88%, 84% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #b3c3fa accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B3C3FA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.74:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b3c3fa?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B3C3FA (#B3C3FA) is 270 C Pantone 270 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B3C3FA in design

Practical guidance for using #b3c3fa (#B3C3FA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B3C3FA (#B3C3FA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B3C3FA (#B3C3FA) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B3C3FA flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#B3C3FA is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.