#BDCAD5 Hex Color
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A pale, desaturated blue with gray undertones, #bdcad5 has an airy, bleached appearance that feels clean and dependable. It suits healthcare, finance, technology, and government interfaces, especially as a dominant background tone. Black text reads clearly against it at about 12.6:1 contrast. Pair this muted shade with navy or charcoal for structure. The hex code is #bdcad5.
Questions about #bdcad5
What is #bdcad5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdcad5 is rgb(189, 202, 213), in HSL hsl(208, 22%, 79%) and in CMYK 11%, 5%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #bdcad5?
Is #bdcad5 a warm or cool color?
#bdcad5 reads as a cool color because its pale blue base and gray undertones create an airy, restrained appearance rather than a warm, yellow- or red-led feel. It works well when a clean, dependable mood is needed.
Is #bdcad5 readable on white or black?
#bdcad5 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.57:1 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.