#BBD7E4 Hex Color
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#bbd7e4 is a bleached, airy cyan with high lightness and low saturation. Because it maintains excellent contrast with black text, it functions as a crisp, readable background for modern minimalist interfaces. Pair this delicate tone with deep charcoal greys to avoid a washed-out appearance in your design work. The hex code for this refreshing shade is #bbd7e4.
Questions about #bbd7e4
What is #bbd7e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbd7e4 is rgb(187, 215, 228), in HSL hsl(199, 43%, 81%) and in CMYK 18%, 6%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #bbd7e4 suitable for UI backgrounds?
This shade is an excellent choice for modern, minimalist interface backgrounds because its lightness provides a soft alternative to pure white while maintaining professional clarity. Its high lightness ensures that dark typography stands out clearly, keeping the user experience focused and clean.
Is #bbd7e4 readable on white or black?
#bbd7e4 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.95:1 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.