Color swatch image showing #B0E0EA with RGB(176,224,234) values

#B0E0EA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B0E0EA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B0E0EA Color Information

#B0E0EA RGB value is (176, 224, 234). The hex color red value is 176, green is 224, and blue is 234. Its HSL format shows a hue of 190°, saturation of 58 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 4 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent.

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#B0E0EA Color Meaning

Color #B0E0EA embodies ethereal calm, weightless serenity, and soft freshness. #B0E0EA pale, greenish-blue is reminiscent of morning mist, distant winter horizons, and the faintest tint of sky reflected in snow. Psychologically, color #B0E0EA is profoundly cooling and quieting, reducing mental clutter and emotional intensity by evoking vast, quiet, and clean spaces. #B0E0EA promotes a sense of gentle detachment and peaceful clarity, making #B0E0EA ideal for creating restful, contemplative environments. #B0E0EA color is a visual sigh of relief. Culturally, color #B0E0EA is a classic web color associated with baby boys, vintage nurseries, and a soft, traditional approach to tranquility. Symbolically, #B0E0EA represents innocence, gentle protection, and a calm so light #B0E0EA feels insubstantial. Color #B0E0EA offers a specific, historical digital tool for creating atmospheres of tender peace and uncomplicated coolness, often used to soften designs and evoke a sense of safe, gentle care.

Color Conversion

Convert #B0E0EA across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#B0E0EA
RGB
rgb(176, 224, 234)
HSL
hsl(190°, 58%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 4%, 0%, 8%)
HSV
hsv(190°, 25%, 92%)
XYZ
59.4114 68.4819 87.9289
Yxy
68.4819 0.2753 0.3173
Hunter Lab
82.7538 -4.3689 -3.2597
CIE-Lab
86.2469 -13.2083 -9.9584

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red176 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green224 / 255 (88%)
88%
Blue234 / 255 (92%)
92%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#B0E0EA harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#B0E0EA harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #B0E0EA for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#B0E0EA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B0E0EA appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#B0E0EA

protanopia

#c5c5e8

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B0E0EA;

Text Color

color: #B0E0EA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B0E0EA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B0E0EA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B0E0EA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B0E0EA 0%, #31a2b9 100%);

#B0E0EA Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B0E0EA color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.