#BED4E5 Hex Color
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Reach for #bed4e5 when a background needs softness without going full white. This pale, almost grey blue reads airy and faded, and its low saturation keeps designs calm rather than loud. It works best as a base or supporting tone, with a deep navy or charcoal carrying the contrast. Black text on it hits about 13.7:1, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #bed4e5
What is #bed4e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bed4e5 is rgb(190, 212, 229), in HSL hsl(206, 43%, 82%) and in CMYK 17%, 7%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #bed4e5?
Deep navy and charcoal give it structure, while a warm terracotta accent keeps it from feeling sterile. Skip pale yellows and creams nearby, they wash this faded blue out even more.
Is #bed4e5 readable on white or black?
#bed4e5 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.73:1 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.