Color swatch image showing #B2DFED with RGB(178,223,237) values

#B2DFED Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B2DFED including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B2DFED Color Information

#B2DFED RGB value is (178, 223, 237). The hex color red value is 178, green is 223, and blue is 237. Its HSL format shows a hue of 194°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of 81 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 6 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#B2DFED Color Meaning

Color #B2DFED conveys soft calmness, gentle inspiration, and balanced serenity. Its pale cyan tone evokes calm waters and peaceful horizons. Psychologically, color #B2DFED encourages thoughtful focus, emotional steadiness, and light creative engagement. In design, color #B2DFED works well with soft neutrals, pastel accents, or tranquil compositions for harmonious visuals. Symbolically, #B2DFED represents clarity, calmness, and subtle inspiration. Spiritually, color #B2DFED promotes mindful reflection, inner calm, and serene awareness. Across cultures, #B2DFED resonates with water imagery, clarity, and gentle aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #B2DFED 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
#B2DFED
RGB
rgb(178, 223, 237)
HSL
hsl(194°, 62%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 6%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(194°, 25%, 93%)
XYZ
60.0338 68.3548 90.1504
Yxy
68.3548 0.2747 0.3128
Hunter Lab
82.6770 -3.7936 -3.8318
CIE-Lab
86.1835 -11.4476 -11.6231

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue237 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#B2DFED 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

#B2DFED 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 #B2DFED 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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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 #B2DFED 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B2DFED;

Text Color

color: #B2DFED;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B2DFED;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B2DFED40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B2DFED;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B2DFED 0%, #2d9ec0 100%);

#B2DFED Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B2DFED color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.