#BFE2FF Hex Color
Gentle pastel blue with an airy finish
Close to the pale blue of a winter sky, #bfe2ff is a pastel shade with barely any saturation. That low saturation and high lightness make it a natural dominant base for backgrounds in healthcare, finance, and baby products. Black text on top reaches about 15.5:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Pair it with deep navy to keep it from washing out next to white.
Questions about #bfe2ff
What is #bfe2ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfe2ff is rgb(191, 226, 255), in HSL hsl(207, 100%, 87%) and in CMYK 25%, 11%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #bfe2ff?
A deep navy gives #bfe2ff structure and keeps it from fading against white, while a soft coral accent adds warmth. Charcoal text also works well for a more neutral look.
Is #bfe2ff readable on white or black?
#bfe2ff has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.53:1 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.