#BFDEE5 Hex Color
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Pale sky blue, faded almost to gray. #bfdee5 carries very little saturation, which makes it a safe, airy base for interfaces and minimalist layouts. It flatters deeper blues and charcoal better than bright hues, and can look washed out next to plain white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 14.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #bfdee5
What is #bfdee5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfdee5 is rgb(191, 222, 229), in HSL hsl(191, 42%, 82%) and in CMYK 17%, 3%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #bfdee5?
Pair it with deep, saturated tones. Navy and charcoal give #bfdee5 structure, while a terracotta accent adds warmth that keeps the pale blue from feeling sterile. Use plain white sparingly so the tint keeps its presence.
Is #bfdee5 readable on white or black?
#bfdee5 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.79:1 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.