#BDC5DB Hex Color
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#bdc5db is a light, dusty blue with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its delicate, airy surface suits clean interfaces, healthcare layouts, finance dashboards, and open backgrounds. Use it as a supporting base with dark text; black reaches about 12.2:1 contrast, while the pale tone can look washed out beside white. The hex code is #bdc5db.
Questions about #bdc5db
What is #bdc5db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdc5db is rgb(189, 197, 219), in HSL hsl(224, 29%, 80%) and in CMYK 14%, 10%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #bdc5db?
Is #bdc5db readable on white or black?
#bdc5db has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.17:1 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.