#BAD0D8 Hex Color
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Faded and almost grey, this pale cyan sits like an overcast sky. The hex code #bad0d8 works best as a dominant background where its low saturation keeps layouts airy and open. Black text reads at about 13.1:1 contrast, so small body copy passes WCAG AA with room to spare. Pair it with deep charcoal or a warm coral accent, since next to plain white it can wash out.
Questions about #bad0d8
What is #bad0d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bad0d8 is rgb(186, 208, 216), in HSL hsl(196, 28%, 79%) and in CMYK 14%, 4%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bad0d8?
Deep navy or charcoal text keeps #bad0d8 grounded, and a warm terracotta or coral accent stops it from feeling washed out. Cool metallic grays also suit its ashy undertone.
Is #bad0d8 readable on white or black?
#bad0d8 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.10:1 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.