#B6D6E2 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(182, 214, 226)
HSL:hsl(196, 43%, 80%)
HEX
#B6D6E2
RGB
182, 214, 226
HSL
196°, 43%, 80%
HSV
196°, 19%, 89%
CMYK
19%, 5%, 0%, 11%

Color Conversion

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HEX
#B6D6E2
≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #B6D6E2 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%
0%#B6D6E2
10%#99C6D6
20%#7CB6CB
30%#5FA5BF
40%#4693AF
50%#3A7A92
60%#2F6275
70%#234958
80%#17313A
90%#0C181D
100%#000000

Tints

0–100%
0%#B6D6E2
10%#BDDAE5
20%#C5DEE8
30%#CCE2EB
40%#D3E7EE
50%#DBEBF0
60%#E2EFF3
70%#E9F3F6
80%#F0F7F9
90%#F8FBFC
100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #B6D6E2.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #B6D6E2 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text
Text color#000000
Background#B6D6E2
Contrast ratio13.71:1
WCAG levelAAA
Sample text on white text
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#B6D6E2
Contrast ratio1.53:1
WCAG levelFail
Recommended text preview
Text color#000000
Background#B6D6E2
Contrast ratio13.71:1
WCAG levelAAA

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Color Analysis

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #B6D6E2 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

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Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

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Design guidance

Balance

Treat #B6D6E2 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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