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#B6D4D8 color code is #B6D4D8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b6d4d8.

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#B6D4D8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B6D4D8 is 0.6199. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.57:1 against white and 13.40:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B6D4D8 on white1.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B6D4D8 on black13.40:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B6D4D81.57:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B6D4D813.40:1AAA

#B6D4D8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B6D4D8?+
The hex code for #B6D4D8 is #B6D4D8. In RGB it's rgb(182, 212, 216), and in HSL it's hsl(187, 30%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #B6D4D8?+
#B6D4D8 in RGB is (182, 212, 216). Written in CSS: rgb(182, 212, 216).
What is the CMYK value of #B6D4D8?+
#B6D4D8 converts to CMYK(16%, 2%, 0%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B6D4D8.
Is #b6d4d8 a warm or cool color?+
#B6D4D8 (#B6D4D8) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 187° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b6d4d8 belong to?+
#B6D4D8 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 187°, 30%, 78% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #b6d4d8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B6D4D8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.57:1 — 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 #b6d4d8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B6D4D8 (#B6D4D8) is 3274 C Light Ocean, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B6D4D8 in design

Practical guidance for using #b6d4d8 (#B6D4D8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B6D4D8 (#B6D4D8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B6D4D8 (#B6D4D8) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#B6D4D8 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

#B6D4D8 is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.