Frost Fairy color: hex code #BBCFEF
Frost Fairy has the hex code #BBCFEF. It is a very light, moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 81.2% green and 93.7% blue (187, 207, 239).
Its hue angle is 217°, with 62% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.28:1).
Frost Fairy (#BBCFEF) color codes
| HEX | #BBCFEF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 207, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 81.2%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(217, 62%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(217, 22%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 13%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.6, 0.01, -17.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.6, 17.98, 270.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(58.382, 61.421, 90.424) | |
| Decimal | 12308463 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Frost Fairy, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BBCFEF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BBCFEF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BBCFEF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c5d0f1Protanopia
no red cones#bfcbeeDeuteranopia
no green cones#aed6d9Tritanopia
no blue cones#cececeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bbcfef; }
.text { color: #bbcfef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bbcfef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 207 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bbcfef, #c1bbef); }Similar colors
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See #BBCFEF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BBCFEF?
- #BBCFEF is a very light, moderate azure known as Frost Fairy. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Frost Fairy?
- The RGB value is 187, 207, 239: 187 red, 207 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Frost Fairy?
- The complementary color is #EFDBBB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BBCFEF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.28:1 and white text 1.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.