#BDE9D5 Hex Color
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#bde9d5 is a pale, highly muted teal with a cool green undertone and an airy finish. Its softness suits wellness, healthcare, spring, and baby-focused designs without feeling sugary. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep navy text; black text provides about 15.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #bde9d5.
Questions about #bde9d5
What is #bde9d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bde9d5 is rgb(189, 233, 213), in HSL hsl(153, 50%, 83%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 9%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #bde9d5?
Does #bde9d5 read as warm or cool?
#bde9d5 reads as cool because its green-blue mix includes more blue than red and has low saturation, creating a soft, airy appearance rather than a warm yellow-green cast in most design settings. This supports calm wellness, healthcare, spring, and baby-focused themes.
Is #bde9d5 readable on white or black?
#bde9d5 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.78:1 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.