#BDDDF0 Hex Color
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Pastel blue with a soft, hazy quality. #bdddf0 carries so little saturation it reads more like a tint than a true blue, which makes it a natural background color. It flatters deep navy type and warm accents like terracotta. Next to plain white it can wash out, so give it contrast. The hex code for pastel blue is #bdddf0.
Questions about #bdddf0
What is #bdddf0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bdddf0 is rgb(189, 221, 240), in HSL hsl(202, 63%, 84%) and in CMYK 21%, 8%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #bdddf0?
Deep navy makes a strong, trustworthy pairing, and warm accents like terracotta or peach keep it from feeling flat. Avoid white text on top, since the two are too close in lightness.
Is #bdddf0 readable on white or black?
#bdddf0 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.76:1 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.