#BFC7D6 Hex Color
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Not quite gray and not quite blue, this pale blue-gray sits right between the two. Its hex code is #bfc7d6. Low saturation keeps it soft and airy, and black text reads at about 12.4:1 contrast on top, well past AA. Use it as a large background base beside deep navy or warm terracotta rather than white, which can wash it out.
Questions about #bfc7d6
What is #bfc7d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfc7d6 is rgb(191, 199, 214), in HSL hsl(219, 22%, 79%) and in CMYK 11%, 7%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bfc7d6?
Deep navy reinforces its trustworthy, corporate feel, while warm terracotta adds unexpected contrast against the cool base. For text and icons, charcoal reads cleanly without the harshness of pure black.
Can I use white text on #bfc7d6?
No. Black text on #bfc7d6 reaches about 12.4:1 contrast, easily passing AA and AAA, but white text drops to roughly 1.7:1. Always pair this shade with dark text.
Is #bfc7d6 readable on white or black?
#bfc7d6 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.35:1 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.