#BFCBFA Hex Color
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Softer than periwinkle and close to faded denim, this pastel indigo carries a gray undertone and a cool cast. The hex code #bfcbfa works best as a large background or base tone, where black text stays readable at about 13.1:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or warm terracotta so it doesn’t wash out next to white.
Questions about #bfcbfa
What is #bfcbfa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfcbfa is rgb(191, 203, 250), in HSL hsl(228, 86%, 86%) and in CMYK 24%, 19%, 0%, 2%.
Can small text sit on #bfcbfa?
Yes, for dark text. Black on #bfcbfa reaches about 13.1:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. White text fails here, so keep light type off this background.
What colors pair well with #bfcbfa?
Charcoal and deep navy ground its pale, dusty quality, while warm terracotta keeps the coolness from feeling flat. For a quieter scheme, use it with mauve and pale gray tones.
Is #bfcbfa readable on white or black?
#bfcbfa has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.13:1 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.