#B3C9E6
Light Blue
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About #B3C9E6 Light Blue
#B3C9E6 is a light blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 179 red, 201 green, and 230 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 214°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 80%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #B3C9E6 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
214°
Hue
50%
Saturation
80%
Lightness
Light Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B3C9E6 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B3C9E6 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B3C9E6 on White
Contrast Ratio1.69:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B3C9E6 on Black
Contrast Ratio12.41:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B3C9E6 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B3C9E6 |
| RGB | rgb(179, 201, 230) |
| HSL | hsl(214, 50%, 80%) |
| RGB Decimal | 179, 201, 230 |
| RGB Percent | 70.2%, 78.8%, 90.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 22%, 13%, 0%, 10% |
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