#BDC8C0 Hex Color
An airy and stable pale ashy green
A pale, ashy green with a heavy grey undertone, #bdc8c0 feels airy and neutral. It acts as a stable background color for minimalist UI design, providing a softer alternative to stark white. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it reads clearly in small typography. This hex code works best alongside warm woods or charcoal accents to ground its washed-out, organic quality.
Questions about #bdc8c0
What is #bdc8c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdc8c0 is rgb(189, 200, 192), in HSL hsl(136, 9%, 76%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 4%, 22%.
What design styles work best with #bdc8c0?
This color functions perfectly in minimalist interfaces or organic-themed branding where you need a neutral, non-distracting background. Because of its grey undertones, it grounds warm accents like terracotta or warm wood tones while remaining soft enough to replace standard white.
Is #bdc8c0 readable on white or black?
#bdc8c0 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.18:1 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.