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#B3C4DB color code is #B3C4DB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b3c4db.

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#B3C4DB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B3C4DB is 0.5418. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.77:1 against white and 11.84:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B3C4DB on white1.77:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B3C4DB on black11.84:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B3C4DB1.77:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B3C4DB11.84:1AAA

#B3C4DB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B3C4DB?+
The hex code for #B3C4DB is #B3C4DB. In RGB it's rgb(179, 196, 219), and in HSL it's hsl(214, 36%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #B3C4DB?+
#B3C4DB in RGB is (179, 196, 219). Written in CSS: rgb(179, 196, 219).
What is the CMYK value of #B3C4DB?+
#B3C4DB converts to CMYK(18%, 11%, 0%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B3C4DB.
Is #b3c4db a warm or cool color?+
#B3C4DB (#B3C4DB) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 214° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b3c4db belong to?+
#B3C4DB belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 214°, 36%, 78% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #b3c4db accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B3C4DB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.77:1 — 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 #b3c4db?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B3C4DB (#B3C4DB) is 3295 C Light Cerulean, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B3C4DB in design

Practical guidance for using #b3c4db (#B3C4DB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B3C4DB (#B3C4DB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B3C4DB (#B3C4DB) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#B3C4DB 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

#B3C4DB works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.