#BDBDE9
A very light, moderate blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.
About #BDBDE9
Visually, #BDBDE9 is defined as a moderate blue. Its closest recognized web color is Lightsteelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 189 parts red, 189 parts green, and 233 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 19% C, 19% M, 0% Y, and 9% 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. Because it is a very light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BDBDE9
RGB189, 189, 233
HSL240.0°, 50.0%, 82.7%
CMYK19%, 19%, 0%, 9%
HSV240.0°, 18.9%, 91.4%
LAB77.9, 9.0, -21.8
XYZ53.9, 53.1, 84.5
Decimal12434921
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.81:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.62:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.73:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.88:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BDBDE9;
}
.text-color {
color: #BDBDE9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BDBDE9;
}