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#B0C4DE

Lightsteelblue Color — #B0C4DE

Complete color reference for #B0C4DE: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B0C4DE
RGBrgb(176, 196, 222)
HSLhsl(214, 41%, 78%)
HSVhsv(214, 21%, 87%)
CMYKC:21% M:12% Y:0% K:13%
CSS Colorlightsteelblue
Decimal11584734
Luminance0.5398

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B0C4DE on White
Ratio: 1.78:1 — Fail
#B0C4DE on Black
Ratio: 11.8:1 — AAA
White on #B0C4DE
Ratio: 1.78:1 — Fail
Black on #B0C4DE
Ratio: 11.8:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBFCFD
100#F3F6FA
200#E7EDF5
300#DBE4F0
400#CCD9EA
500#B0C4DE
600#8D9DB2
700#6A7685
800#464E59
900#2C3138

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #B0C4DE?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(176, 196, 222). The red channel is 176, green is 196, and blue is 222 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B0C4DE?

The HSL value is hsl(214, 41%, 78%). Hue is 214°, saturation is 41%, and lightness is 78%.

Does #B0C4DE meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B0C4DE achieves a 1.78:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 11.8:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B0C4DE?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B0C4DE is #DECAB0.