#BBD2EC Hex Color
A soft and airy desaturated blue
#bbd2ec is a pale, desaturated blue that feels light and airy. Because of its low chroma, it serves well as a neutral base for UI designs or soft, institutional branding. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal or slate greys to create high-contrast readability. The hex code for this pastel blue is #bbd2ec, providing enough contrast for black text to remain legible in body copy.
Questions about #bbd2ec
What is #bbd2ec in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbd2ec is rgb(187, 210, 236), in HSL hsl(212, 56%, 83%) and in CMYK 21%, 11%, 0%, 7%.
What design style works best with #bbd2ec?
This desaturated blue excels in corporate and wellness branding where a calm, trustworthy aesthetic is required. Its muted nature allows it to serve as a clean backdrop for bold typography or high-contrast iconography without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #bbd2ec readable on white or black?
#bbd2ec has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.54:1 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.