#BAC6D0 Hex Color
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Think of fog over open water and you get close to #bac6d0. This pale blue carries enough gray to feel bleached and airy. It works as a supporting background, pairing well with deep navy or charcoal text. Next to plain white it can wash out, so keep darker neighbors close. Black text on this hex code hits about 12.1:1 contrast, safe for small body copy.
Questions about #bac6d0
What is #bac6d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bac6d0 is rgb(186, 198, 208), in HSL hsl(207, 19%, 77%) and in CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bac6d0?
Deep navy and charcoal give #bac6d0 enough contrast to look intentional, while a warm accent like terracotta keeps it from feeling cold. Let it act as the dominant background and darker tones carry the text.
Is #bac6d0 readable on white or black?
#bac6d0 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.