#BDBDE2

A very light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.

About #BDBDE2

The precise color #BDBDE2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightsteelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 189, and 226.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 16% C, 16% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BDBDE2
RGB189, 189, 226
HSL240.0°, 38.9%, 81.4%
CMYK16%, 16%, 0%, 11%
HSV240.0°, 16.4%, 88.6%
LAB77.7, 7.4, -18.4
XYZ52.9, 52.7, 79.3
Decimal12434914

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.82:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.54:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.74:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.81:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BDBDE2; }
.text-color { color: #BDBDE2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BDBDE2; }

Similar Colors

Lightsteelblue
#B0C4DE