Color #B5FAEE Color / Colour Code #B5FAEE
This page shows the hex color code for color #b5faee (#B5FAEE). The colour is a cyan tone with 87% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #B5FAEE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#B5FAEE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 140, 170, and 200 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 170, 290, and 50 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #B5FAEE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 170 and saturation at 87%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 170 to 215 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 170 with its complement at 350 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #B5FAEE
Lightness variations at hue 170 and 87% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #B5FAEE
Design Use Cases for #B5FAEE
High-Impact Accent
With 87% saturation, #B5FAEE is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #B5FAEE is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#B5FAEE is in the cyan spectrum (hue 170). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #B5FAEE (hue 170) to its complement at hue 350. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 200. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b5faee, #fab7c3);
CSS Code for #B5FAEE
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About Color #B5FAEE (#B5FAEE)
#B5FAEE is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 181 red, 250 green, and 238 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 170 degrees with 87% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #B5FAEE is 228/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #B5FAEE against white is 1.17:1 and against black is 17.87:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.87:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #FAB7C3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #B5FAEE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #B7FACE and #B7E4FA, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #B5FAEE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #B5FAEE?
- #B5FAEE is Color #B5FAEE, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(181, 250, 238), HSL(170, 87%, 85%), and CMYK(28%, 0%, 5%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 228/255.
- Is #B5FAEE accessible for text?
- Against white, #B5FAEE has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.87:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #B5FAEE?
- The complementary colour is #FAB7C3 (hue 350). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #B7FACE and #B7E4FA. The triadic palette adds #EFB7FA and #FAEFB7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #B5FAEE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #b5faee; or rgb(181, 250, 238); or hsl(170, 87%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 170 87% 85%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.