#BEC5FD Hex Color
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#bec5fd is a pale, unsaturated indigo with a distinct, cool ashy undertone. This dusty pastel works well as a supporting background color because it feels gentle without demanding attention. Pair it with dark charcoal or slate grays to ground its airy quality. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, it remains readable for UI elements and interface design.
Questions about #bec5fd
What is #bec5fd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bec5fd is rgb(190, 197, 253), in HSL hsl(233, 94%, 87%) and in CMYK 25%, 22%, 0%, 1%.
How should #bec5fd be used in color palettes?
Use #bec5fd as a neutral base to balance stronger, more saturated colors in a design system. It pairs effectively with slate or deep blue tones to maintain a professional, clean aesthetic without feeling too vibrant or overwhelming.
Is #bec5fd readable on white or black?
#bec5fd has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.59:1 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.