#BBDDD0 Hex Color
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Spa menus, baby packaging, and wellness dashboards often reach for a pale tinted teal like this. #bbddd0 is a very unsaturated teal with a soft green undertone, light enough to feel airy but muted enough to stay gentle. It works best as a large background base, anchored by charcoal or deep teal text, since white can wash it out. Black text on it reaches about 14.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #bbddd0
What is #bbddd0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbddd0 is rgb(187, 221, 208), in HSL hsl(157, 33%, 80%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 6%, 13%.
What text color works on #bbddd0?
Black text. It reaches about 14.4:1 contrast on #bbddd0, which clears WCAG AA and AAA for body text, while white text falls short and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #bbddd0?
Charcoal and deep teal keep it crisp, while a small dose of terracotta adds warmth to its cool mint undertone. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since everything washes together.
Is #bbddd0 readable on white or black?
#bbddd0 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.36:1 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.