#BDB0C6 Hex Color
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#bdb0c6 is a light, dusty purple with ashy gray undertones and muted saturation. Its soft, refined character suits wellness, cosmetics, wedding, religious, and luxury palettes. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy, since it can look washed out against white. The hex code #bdb0c6 works well behind black body text with strong contrast.
Questions about #bdb0c6
What is #bdb0c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdb0c6 is rgb(189, 176, 198), in HSL hsl(275, 16%, 73%) and in CMYK 5%, 11%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #bdb0c6?
#bdb0c6 pairs well with charcoal, deep burgundy, and warm cream because darker or warmer tones give its pale, gray-purple base more definition. Use it as a supporting color rather than letting it dominate a low-contrast palette.
Is #bdb0c6 readable on white or black?
#bdb0c6 has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.18:1 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.