#BDE2DF Hex Color
Crisp and airy bleached cyan
Bleached cyan possesses an airy, high-lightness quality that works well in minimalist interfaces. Because black text maintains a sharp 15.1:1 contrast ratio against it, the hex code #bde2df functions effectively as a clean, readable background. Designers should pair this shade with deep, moody charcoals or dark navies to anchor the palette and prevent the color from feeling too washed out.
Questions about #bde2df
What is #bde2df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bde2df is rgb(189, 226, 223), in HSL hsl(175, 39%, 81%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 1%, 11%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #bde2df suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
While #bde2df is highly readable when used as a background for dark, high-contrast text, it should not be used as a primary text color itself due to its lack of saturation. Use it primarily for UI elements, sections, or decorative accents that require a soft, neutral presence.
Is #bde2df readable on white or black?
#bde2df has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.10:1 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.