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#B5DEDE color code is #B5DEDE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b5dede.

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#B5DEDE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B5DEDE is 0.6734. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.45:1 against white and 14.47:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B5DEDE on white1.45:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B5DEDE on black14.47:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B5DEDE1.45:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B5DEDE14.47:1AAA

#B5DEDE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B5DEDE?+
The hex code for #B5DEDE is #B5DEDE. In RGB it's rgb(181, 222, 222), and in HSL it's hsl(180, 38%, 79%).
What is the RGB value of #B5DEDE?+
#B5DEDE in RGB is (181, 222, 222). Written in CSS: rgb(181, 222, 222).
What is the CMYK value of #B5DEDE?+
#B5DEDE converts to CMYK(18%, 0%, 0%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B5DEDE.
Is #b5dede a warm or cool color?+
#B5DEDE (#B5DEDE) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 180° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b5dede belong to?+
#B5DEDE belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 180°, 38%, 79% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #b5dede accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B5DEDE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.45:1 — 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 #b5dede?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B5DEDE (#B5DEDE) is 4626 C Pastel Aqua, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B5DEDE in design

Practical guidance for using #b5dede (#B5DEDE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B5DEDE (#B5DEDE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B5DEDE (#B5DEDE) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan 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

#B5DEDE 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

#B5DEDE 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.