#BFC3D8 Hex Color
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Reach for #bfc3d8 when a UI background needs color without weight. This pale indigo sits close to grey, with a soft violet undertone that reads airy and faded instead of vivid. It works best as a dominant base in minimal layouts, where black text holds about 12.0:1 contrast and passes AA with room to spare. Pair it with deep plum or terracotta to warm up its ashy cast.
Questions about #bfc3d8
What is #bfc3d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfc3d8 is rgb(191, 195, 216), in HSL hsl(230, 24%, 80%) and in CMYK 12%, 10%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bfc3d8?
Deep plum and burgundy give #bfc3d8 richness, while charcoal leans into its greyed, structured side. For warmth, muted terracotta offsets the ashy violet cast.
Is #bfc3d8 readable on white or black?
#bfc3d8 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.01:1 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.