#B5C6CD Color Information

Hex color code: #B5C6CD

#B5C6CD is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (181, 198, 205), and in HSL it is (198°, 19%, 76%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#B5C6CD

RGB

181, 198, 205

HSL

198°, 19%, 76%

CMYK

12%, 3%, 0%, 20%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B5C6CD;
background-color: #B5C6CD;
border-color: #B5C6CD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B5C6CD;
border: 2px solid #B5C6CD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B5C6CD]
text-[#B5C6CD]
border-[#B5C6CD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B5C6CD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B5C6CD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B5C6CD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B5C6CD; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #B5C6CD; background-color: #B5C6CD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B5C6CD20; border-left: 4px solid #B5C6CD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #B5C6CD; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B5C6CD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

181, 198, 205

Red: 181 / Green: 198 / Blue: 205

HSL

198°, 19%, 76%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 76%

CMYK

12%, 3%, 0%, 20%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 20%

What color is #B5C6CD?

#B5C6CD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

CDBDB6

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B5C6CD to RGB:

rgb(181, 198, 205)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B5C6CD to HSL:

hsl(198, 19%, 76%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B5C6CD to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 3%, 0%, 20%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #B5C6CD has RGB (181, 198, 205) and HSL (198°, 19%, 76%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B5C6CD is #CDBDB6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B6CDC9.

Use #B5C6CD in CSS: color: #B5C6CD or background-color: #B5C6CD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B5C6CD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 11.92:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5C6CD?

#B5C6CD is a delicate blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #B5C6CD?

#B5C6CD in RGB is (181, 198, 205) - 181 red, 198 green, and 205 blue.

How to use #B5C6CD in CSS?

Use #B5C6CD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B5C6CD?

#CDBDB6 (complementary), #B6CDC9 (analogous), and #89A3AE (lighter shade) work well with #B5C6CD.