#BDBDAF
A light, muted neutral closely aligning with Silver.
About #BDBDAF
At its core, #BDBDAF is a light and muted hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Silver. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(189, 189, 175).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 26% black. With a hue angle of 60.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the neutral spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BDBDAF
RGB189, 189, 175
HSL60.0°, 9.6%, 71.4%
CMYK0%, 0%, 7%, 26%
HSV60.0°, 7.4%, 74.1%
LAB76.3, -2.5, 7.1
XYZ46.9, 50.3, 47.8
Decimal12434863
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.90:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.06:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.40:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BDBDAF;
}
.text-color {
color: #BDBDAF;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BDBDAF;
}