#B6C6E1 Color Information

Hex color code: #B6C6E1

A delicate blue shade, #B6C6E1 appears as (182, 198, 225) in RGB and (218°, 42%, 80%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#B6C6E1

RGB

182, 198, 225

HSL

218°, 42%, 80%

CMYK

19%, 12%, 0%, 12%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B6C6E1;
background-color: #B6C6E1;
border-color: #B6C6E1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B6C6E1;
border: 2px solid #B6C6E1;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B6C6E1]
text-[#B6C6E1]
border-[#B6C6E1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B6C6E1]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B6C6E1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B6C6E1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B6C6E1; 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 #B6C6E1; background-color: #B6C6E115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B6C6E120; border-left: 4px solid #B6C6E1; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B6C6E1; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B6C6E1 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

182, 198, 225

Red: 182 / Green: 198 / Blue: 225

HSL

218°, 42%, 80%

Hue: 218° / Saturation: 42% / Lightness: 80%

CMYK

19%, 12%, 0%, 12%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 12%

What color is #B6C6E1?

#B6C6E1 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E1D2B7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B6C6E1 to RGB:

rgb(182, 198, 225)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B6C6E1 to HSL:

hsl(218, 42%, 80%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B6C6E1 to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 12%, 0%, 12%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#B6C6E1 is a airy blue color with RGB values of 182, 198, 225 and HSL of 218°, 42%, 80%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B6C6E1 is #E1D2B7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B7DCE1.

Use #B6C6E1 in CSS: color: #B6C6E1 or background-color: #B6C6E1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B6C6E1

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.15:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6C6E1?

#B6C6E1 is a airy blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #B6C6E1?

#B6C6E1 in RGB is (182, 198, 225) - 182 red, 198 green, and 225 blue.

How to use #B6C6E1 in CSS?

Use #B6C6E1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B6C6E1?

#E1D2B7 (complementary), #B7DCE1 (analogous), and #809CCB (lighter shade) work well with #B6C6E1.