#b8c9ed
#b8c9ed is rgb(184, 201, 237), or hsl(221, 60%, 83%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is indigo-200 (#c6d2ff), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.66:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 12.62:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 10.72:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.51:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #b8c9ed in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #b8c9ed in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #2d5b63
Used together in Soft Utility.
4.52:1
AA normal text - #a9d8cc
Used together in Soft Utility.
1.06:1
Not for normal text - #e6b7b0
Used together in Soft Utility.
1.07:1
Not for normal text - #f3c98b
Used together in Soft Utility.
1.07:1
Not for normal text - #f4f8f6
Used together in Soft Utility.
1.55:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #b8c9ed: 12.62:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #b8c9ed.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #b8c9ed as the accent color, following the Soft Utility style: rgb(184, 201, 237), nearest Tailwind token indigo-200. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.66:1 on white, 12.62:1 on black).
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Questions about #b8c9ed
What color is #b8c9ed?
#b8c9ed is rgb(184, 201, 237), or hsl(221, 60%, 83%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is indigo-200 (#c6d2ff), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #b8c9ed?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #b8c9ed: 12.62:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #b8c9ed in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#b8c9ed], text-[#b8c9ed], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.