#BDC0C9 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Select a Color

#bdc0c9 is a pale, ashy indigo that leans heavily into grey. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a professional, neutral background for technology or finance interfaces. It provides excellent accessibility for black body text, avoiding the washed-out look of lighter pastels. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy to ground its airy, delicate presence.

Questions about #bdc0c9

What is #bdc0c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #bdc0c9 is rgb(189, 192, 201), in HSL hsl(225, 10%, 76%) and in CMYK 6%, 4%, 0%, 21%.

Which colors pair best with #bdc0c9?

This cool, ashy indigo functions as a neutral, so it works best when anchored by darker, high-contrast tones like deep navy or charcoal. Using these dark companions keeps the interface from looking too airy, grounding the palette while emphasizing the subtle blue undertones of #bdc0c9.

Is #bdc0c9 readable on white or black?

#bdc0c9 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.54:1 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.

#BDC0C9 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Questions about #bdc0c9

Color tools

Resources