Pastel Steel Blue
A muted, cool light blue.
#B9C5D0
rgb(185, 197, 208)
Color formats
HEX
#B9C5D0
RGB
rgb(185, 197, 208)
HSL
hsl(208.7, 19.7%, 77.1%)
HSV
hsv(208.7, 11.1%, 81.6%)
CMYK
cmyk(11.1%, 5.3%, 0%, 18.4%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Pastel Steel Blue.
Lightest
#FFFFFF
Lighter
#F6F8F9
Base
#B9C5D0
Darker
#7C93A7
Darkest
#4C5F71
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Pastel Steel Blue works
Pastel Steel Blue (#B9C5D0) is a muted, cool light blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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