#BFD4D6 color
The hex color #BFD4D6 is a light, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 83.1% green and 83.9% blue (191, 212, 214).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 22% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 16% black.
The closest named color is Windy (#BDD1D2), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.6:1).
#BFD4D6 color codes
| HEX | #BFD4D6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 212, 214) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 83.1%, 83.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 22%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 11%, 84%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 1%, 0%, 16%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.45, -6.62, -3.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.45, 7.43, 207.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.164, 63.017, 72.757) | |
| Decimal | 12571862 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFD4D6, 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 #BFD4D6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFD4D6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.6:1 | 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 #BFD4D6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1d2d6Protanopia
no red cones#ccced6Deuteranopia
no green cones#b9d6d5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfd4d6; }
.text { color: #bfd4d6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfd4d6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 212 214 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfd4d6, #bfc9d6); }
Similar colors
#bdd1d2Windy#c2d5d8Up in the Air#cadcdeShark#bdd4d1Coast to Coast#b5d2d8Subtle Breeze#cbe1e4Melting Point#bddbe1Quick-Freeze#c3dae3Getting Wet
Closest common color name: Light Blue.
Questions
- What color is #BFD4D6?
- #BFD4D6 is a light, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Windy. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFD4D6?
- The RGB value is 191, 212, 214: 191 red, 212 green and 214 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFD4D6?
- The complementary color is #D6C1BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFD4D6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.6:1 and white text 1.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.