Color swatch image showing LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) with RGB(176,196,222) values

LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) Color Information

LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) RGB value is (176, 196, 222). The hex color red value is 176, green is 196, and blue is 222. Its HSL format shows a hue of 214°, saturation of 41 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 12 percent, 0 percent, 13 percent.

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LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) Color Meaning

LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) conveys reflective calm, subtle serenity, and gentle balance. Its soft blue-gray tone evokes still waters and clouded skies. LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) encourages thoughtful focus, composed reasoning, and clear observation. In design, it works effectively in serene or professional palettes, offering gentle contrast and visual calm. It represents subtle elegance, tranquility, and composure. This color can evoke peaceful clarity, contemplative focus, and harmonious energy.

Color Conversion

Convert LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) 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
#B0C4DE
RGB
rgb(176, 196, 222)
HSL
hsl(214°, 41%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 12%, 0%, 13%)
HSV
hsv(214°, 21%, 87%)
XYZ
50.8292 53.9839 76.8482
Yxy
53.9839 0.2798 0.2972
Hunter Lab
73.4737 -0.3285 -3.9131
CIE-Lab
78.4523 -1.2757 -15.2199

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red176 / 255 (69%)
69%
Green196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue222 / 255 (87%)
87%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)
13%

Color Variations

LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) 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

LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) 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 LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) 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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#B0C4DE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B0C4DE 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

LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE)

protanopia

#b9b9d8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B0C4DE;

Text Color

color: #B0C4DE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B0C4DE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B0C4DE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B0C4DE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B0C4DE 0%, #436ca1 100%);

LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about LightsteelBlue (#B0C4DE) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.