Color swatch image showing #B2DFF0 with RGB(178,223,240) values

#B2DFF0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #B2DFF0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#B2DFF0 Color Information

#B2DFF0 RGB value is (178, 223, 240). The hex color red value is 178, green is 223, and blue is 240. Its HSL format shows a hue of 196°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 82 percent. The CMYK process values are 26 percent, 7 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent.

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#B2DFF0 Color Meaning

Color #B2DFF0 conveys soft calmness, gentle inspiration, and balanced serenity. Its pale cyan tone evokes calm waters and peaceful horizons. Psychologically, color #B2DFF0 encourages thoughtful focus, emotional steadiness, and light creative engagement. In design, color #B2DFF0 works well with soft neutrals, pastel accents, or tranquil compositions for harmonious visuals. Symbolically, #B2DFF0 represents clarity, calmness, and subtle inspiration. Spiritually, color #B2DFF0 promotes mindful reflection, inner calm, and serene awareness. Across cultures, #B2DFF0 resonates with water imagery, clarity, and gentle aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #B2DFF0 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
#B2DFF0
RGB
rgb(178, 223, 240)
HSL
hsl(196°, 67%, 82%)
CMYK
cmyk(26%, 7%, 0%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(196°, 26%, 94%)
XYZ
60.4759 68.5316 92.4786
Yxy
68.5316 0.2730 0.3094
Hunter Lab
82.7838 -3.5876 -4.3579
CIE-Lab
86.2716 -10.7766 -13.0742

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Green223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue240 / 255 (94%)
94%

CMYK Values

Cyan26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#B2DFF0 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

#B2DFF0 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 #B2DFF0 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.43:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B2DFF0 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

#B2DFF0

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B2DFF0;

Text Color

color: #B2DFF0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B2DFF0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B2DFF040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B2DFF0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B2DFF0 0%, #289dc8 100%);

#B2DFF0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #B2DFF0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.