#B9DFDB Color Information

Hex color code: #B9DFDB

The hex color #B9DFDB is a delicate cyan with RGB values of (185, 223, 219) and HSL of (174°, 37%, 80%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NamePowder Blue

HEX

#B9DFDB

RGB

185, 223, 219

HSL

174°, 37%, 80%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 2%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #B9DFDB;
background-color: #B9DFDB;
border-color: #B9DFDB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #B9DFDB;
border: 2px solid #B9DFDB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#B9DFDB]
text-[#B9DFDB]
border-[#B9DFDB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_B9DFDB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #B9DFDB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #B9DFDB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #B9DFDB; 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 #B9DFDB; background-color: #B9DFDB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #B9DFDB20; border-left: 4px solid #B9DFDB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #B9DFDB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #B9DFDB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

185, 223, 219

Red: 185 / Green: 223 / Blue: 219

HSL

174°, 37%, 80%

Hue: 174° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 80%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 2%, 13%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 2% / Key: 13%

What color is #B9DFDB?

#B9DFDB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DFB9BD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #B9DFDB to RGB:

rgb(185, 223, 219)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #B9DFDB to HSL:

hsl(174, 37%, 80%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #B9DFDB to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 0%, 2%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft cyan tone, #B9DFDB has RGB (185, 223, 219) and HSL (174°, 37%, 80%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #B9DFDB is #DFB9BD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #B9DFC8.

Use #B9DFDB in CSS: color: #B9DFDB or background-color: #B9DFDB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #B9DFDB

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

Contrast Ratio: 14.64:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9DFDB?

#B9DFDB is a soft cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #B9DFDB?

#B9DFDB in RGB is (185, 223, 219) - 185 red, 223 green, and 219 blue.

How to use #B9DFDB in CSS?

Use #B9DFDB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #B9DFDB?

#DFB9BD (complementary), #B9DFC8 (analogous), and #85C7C0 (lighter shade) work well with #B9DFDB.