#BAF1F6 Hex Color
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This luminous cyan is extremely unsaturated and reads cool, bringing a weightless feel to any design. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, #baf1f6 works best as a soft background rather than a main color. It provides excellent legibility for black text with a 17.0:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate grays to keep the aesthetic professional and modern.
Questions about #baf1f6
What is #baf1f6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #baf1f6 is rgb(186, 241, 246), in HSL hsl(185, 77%, 85%) and in CMYK 24%, 2%, 0%, 4%.
How should I use #baf1f6 in a web design interface?
Is #baf1f6 considered a warm or cool color?
#baf1f6 is firmly on the cool side of the spectrum, sitting between blue and green. This specific cyan undertone evokes a sense of clarity and cleanliness, which makes it an ideal choice for wellness, medical, or spa-inspired design aesthetics.
Is #baf1f6 readable on white or black?
#baf1f6 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.00:1 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.