Light Blue

The color #B5B5DC is a light blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 181, 181, 220 and HSL values of 240°, 36%, 79%.

Color Values for #B5B5DC

Below are the different color format representations for #B5B5DC. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#B5B5DC
RGB:
rgb(181,181,220) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,36%,79%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 18%, 0%, 14%) Copied!

Color Composition of #B5B5DC

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #B5B5DC. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 71%
Green: 71%
Blue: 86.3%

Contrast Analysis for #B5B5DC

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #B5B5DC

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #B5B5DC

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #B5B5DC

The complementary color for #B5B5DC is #DDDDB6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #B5B5DC

The analogous colors for #B5B5DC are #B6C9DD and #C9B6DD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #B5B5DC

The triadic colors for #B5B5DC are #DDB6B6 and #B6DDB6. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #B5B5DC

These are the darker variations of #B5B5DC. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9191B0 and #6D6D84. This progression shows how #B5B5DC darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #B5B5DC

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C4C4E3 and #D3D3EA. This progression shows how #B5B5DC. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #B5B5DC

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #B5B5DC. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #B5B5DC

Companies and brands that incorporate #B5B5DC in their visual identity.

#B5B5DC Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #B5B5DC. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #B5B5DC is a light blue with RGB values of 181, 181, 220 and HSL values of 240°, 36%, 79%.

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