#BDB6F0

A very light, moderate blue closely aligning with Thistle.

About #BDB6F0

Visually, #BDB6F0 is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Thistle. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 182, and 240.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 21% C, 24% M, 0% Y, and 6% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BDB6F0
RGB189, 182, 240
HSL247.2°, 65.9%, 82.7%
CMYK21%, 24%, 0%, 6%
HSV247.2°, 24.2%, 94.1%
LAB76.4, 14.3, -27.9
XYZ53.4, 50.6, 89.4
Decimal12433136

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.89:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.11:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.45:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BDB6F0; }
.text-color { color: #BDB6F0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BDB6F0; }

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