#B9D3CA Color Meaning and Information

#B9D3CA Color Information

#B9D3CA RGB value is (185, 211, 202). The hex color red value is 185, green is 211, and blue is 202. Its HSL format shows a hue of 159°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of78 percent. The CMYK process values are 12 percent, 0 percent, 4 percent, 17percent.

#B9D3CA

rgb(185, 211, 202)

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#B9D3CA Color Meaning

Color #B9D3CA conveys soft stability, calming influence, and reflective serenity. Its muted cyan tone evokes deep pools and gentle skies. Psychologically, color #B9D3CA promotes emotional composure, mental clarity, and thoughtful observation. In design, color #B9D3CA pairs well with neutral, pastel, or coastal palettes, providing subtle balance and sophistication. Symbolically, #B9D3CA represents calmness, clarity, and understated refinement. Spiritually, color #B9D3CA encourages mindful focus, inner peace, and serene awareness. Across cultures, #B9D3CA resonates with tranquil waters, balanced aesthetics, and contemplative spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert #B9D3CA 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

#B9D3CA

RGB

rgb(185, 211, 202)

HSL

hsl(159°, 23%, 78%)

CMYK

cmyk(12%, 0%, 4%, 17%)

HSV

hsv(159°, 12%, 83%)

XYZ

53.9625 61.1671 64.8394

Yxy

61.1671 0.2998 0.3399

Hunter Lab

78.2094 -3.0357 0.4060

CIE-Lab

82.4685 -10.4132 1.5098

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red185 / 255 (73%)

73%

Green211 / 255 (83%)

83%

Blue202 / 255 (79%)

79%

CMYK Values

Cyan12 / 100 (12%)

12%

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow4 / 100 (4%)

Key (Black)17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Color Variations

#B9D3CA 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

#B9D3CA 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 #B9D3CA 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#B9D3CA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.59:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.59:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.59:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B9D3CA 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

#B9D3CA

protanopia

#c4c4cc

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B9D3CA;

Text Color

color: #B9D3CA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B9D3CA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B9D3CA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B9D3CA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B9D3CA 0%, #588d7a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #B9D3CA in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.