#BFC9CA color
The hex color #BFC9CA is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 78.8% green and 79.2% blue (191, 201, 202).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 9% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 21% black.
The closest named color is Distant Hills (#BCC8CC), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.42:1).
#BFC9CA color codes
| HEX | #BFC9CA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 201, 202) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 78.8%, 79.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 9%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 5%, 79%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 0%, 21%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.24, -3.22, -1.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.24, 3.63, 207.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.031, 57.113, 64.096) | |
| Decimal | 12569034 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFC9CA, 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 #BFC9CA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFC9CA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.42:1 | 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 #BFC9CA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c7c8caProtanopia
no red cones#c5c6caDeuteranopia
no green cones#bccac9Tritanopia
no blue cones#c7c7c7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfc9ca; }
.text { color: #bfc9ca; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfc9ca; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 201 202 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfc9ca, #bfc3ca); }Similar colors
#bcc8ccDistant Hills#b7c5c6Trade Winds#c7ccceWhere There Is Smoke#bcc3c7Metallic#cbd1d0Ghost Whisperer#c0c3c4Foil#cbcecfWhisper of Smoke#babfbcMetal
Closest common color name: Silver.
Questions
- What color is #BFC9CA?
- #BFC9CA is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Distant Hills. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFC9CA?
- The RGB value is 191, 201, 202: 191 red, 201 green and 202 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFC9CA?
- The complementary color is #CAC0BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFC9CA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.42:1 and white text 1.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.