#BFD0D7 color
The hex color #BFD0D7 is a light, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 81.6% green and 84.3% blue (191, 208, 215).
Its hue angle is 198°, with 23% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Skinny Dippin’ (#C3D7E0), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.22:1).
#BFD0D7 color codes
| HEX | #BFD0D7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 208, 215) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 81.6%, 84.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(198, 23%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(198, 11%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 3%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(82.43, -4.34, -5.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(82.43, 6.94, 231.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(56.305, 61.093, 73.103) | |
| Decimal | 12570839 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFD0D7, 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 #BFD0D7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.22:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFD0D7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.22:1 | 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 #BFD0D7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cccfd7Protanopia
no red cones#c8ccd7Deuteranopia
no green cones#b9d2d2Tritanopia
no blue cones#cdcdcdAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfd0d7; }
.text { color: #bfd0d7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfd0d7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 208 215 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfd0d7, #bfc4d7); }
Similar colors
#c3d7e0Skinny Dippin’#c7d7e0Yeti Footprint#c2d5d8Up in the Air#c5d1daPolished Silver#bcc8ccDistant Hills#c7dbe4Breath of Fresh Air#c3dae3Getting Wet#cbdce2Sea Foam Mist
Closest common color name: Columbia Blue.
Questions
- What color is #BFD0D7?
- #BFD0D7 is a light, grayish azure, closest to the named color Skinny Dippin’. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFD0D7?
- The RGB value is 191, 208, 215: 191 red, 208 green and 215 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFD0D7?
- The complementary color is #D7C6BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFD0D7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.22:1 and white text 1.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.