#BBCED6 Hex Color
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A pale, ashy cyan, #bbced6 carries a delicate, bleached quality that sits between blue and grey. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it functions as a neutral UI background. Use this hex code to anchor minimalist designs or balance out brighter, saturated accents. When paired with darker slate tones, the composition feels grounded rather than washed out.
Questions about #bbced6
What is #bbced6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbced6 is rgb(187, 206, 214), in HSL hsl(198, 25%, 79%) and in CMYK 13%, 4%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #bbced6?
Is #bbced6 readable on white or black?
#bbced6 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.91:1 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.