#BAE5EF color
The hex color #BAE5EF is a very light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 72.9% red, 89.8% green and 93.7% blue (186, 229, 239).
Its hue angle is 191°, with 62% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Break the Ice (#B2E1EE), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.54:1).
#BAE5EF color codes
| HEX | #BAE5EF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 229, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(72.9%, 89.8%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 62%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(191, 22%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 4%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.31, -11.71, -9.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.31, 15.05, 218.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.845, 72.707, 92.315) | |
| Decimal | 12248559 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BAE5EF, 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 #BAE5EF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BAE5EF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.54:1 | 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 #BAE5EF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dde2f0Protanopia
no red cones#d4dbefDeuteranopia
no green cones#aae9e8Tritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bae5ef; }
.text { color: #bae5ef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bae5ef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(186 229 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bae5ef, #bacaef); }Similar colors
#b2e1eeBreak the Ice#bbe4eaTip of the Iceberg#b4dfedPolar Wind#bfe1e6H₂O#b0e0e6Powder Blue#b8e4f5Breaking the Ice#c4ecf0Icy Breeze#aedcecLady-In-Waiting
Questions
- What color is #BAE5EF?
- #BAE5EF is a very light, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Break the Ice. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BAE5EF?
- The RGB value is 186, 229, 239: 186 red, 229 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BAE5EF?
- The complementary color is #EFC4BA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BAE5EF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.54:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.