#BFE1DA color
The hex color #BFE1DA is a light, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 88.2% green and 85.5% blue (191, 225, 218).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 36% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 12% black.
The closest named color is Antiguan (#BDDFD8), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15:1).
#BFE1DA color codes
| HEX | #BFE1DA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 225, 218) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 88.2%, 85.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 36%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 15%, 88%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 3%, 12%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.99, -12.49, -0.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.99, 12.49, 181.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(61.063, 69.987, 76.608) | |
| Decimal | 12575194 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFE1DA, 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 #BFE1DA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFE1DA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15:1 | 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 #BFE1DA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dedddaProtanopia
no red cones#d7d8dbDeuteranopia
no green cones#b7e2dfTritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfe1da; }
.text { color: #bfe1da; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfe1da; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 225 218 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfe1da, #bfd7e1); }
Similar colors
#bddfd8Antiguan#b5dcd8Catch the Wave#c5e5e2Swan Lake#c9e7e3Polar Expedition#ceece7Spa#c3ece9Gentle Cold#c2e5e5Swimming#cee5dfIce Dagger
Closest common color name: Powder Blue.
Questions
- What color is #BFE1DA?
- #BFE1DA is a light, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Antiguan. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFE1DA?
- The RGB value is 191, 225, 218: 191 red, 225 green and 218 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFE1DA?
- The complementary color is #E1BFC6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFE1DA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15:1 and white text 1.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.