#BDE5F7 Hex Color
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#bde5f7 is a pale, highly unsaturated cyan with a soft blue cast and airy brightness. Its gentle character supports peace, youth, trust, and refreshing spring themes without feeling vivid. Use it for UI or product backgrounds, pairing it with navy for structure. Black text reaches strong contrast at about 15.7:1. The hex code is #bde5f7.
Questions about #bde5f7
What is #bde5f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bde5f7 is rgb(189, 229, 247), in HSL hsl(199, 78%, 85%) and in CMYK 23%, 7%, 0%, 3%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #bde5f7?
Is #bde5f7 warm or cool?
#bde5f7 reads as a cool color because its pale cyan base carries a soft blue cast, creating an airy, peaceful impression rather than the warmth associated with yellow or red undertones. It suits calm UI surfaces, wellness layouts, and light spring-inspired designs.
Is #bde5f7 readable on white or black?
#bde5f7 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.71:1 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.