#BFD8E8 Hex Color
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A pale, almost grey blue, #bfd8e8 sits one step from white. Its low saturation keeps things faded and airy, which suits calm backgrounds in healthcare, finance, and minimal UI. Black text hits about 14.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Designers reach for this hex code when plain white feels too stark; just add a deep navy for depth.
Questions about #bfd8e8
What is #bfd8e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfd8e8 is rgb(191, 216, 232), in HSL hsl(203, 47%, 83%) and in CMYK 18%, 7%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #bfd8e8?
Deep navy gives #bfd8e8 the contrast it lacks next to white, while terracotta adds a warm counterpoint. Charcoal also works well for text and UI elements on top of it.
Is #bfd8e8 readable on white or black?
#bfd8e8 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.20:1 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.