#BDBDF8

A very light, vivid blue closely aligning with Lightsteelblue.

About #BDBDF8

When working with digital screens, the color #BDBDF8 is rendered by mixing light. Its closest recognized web color is Lightsteelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(189, 189, 248).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 24% Cyan, 24% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 3% Black. With a hue angle of 240.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#BDBDF8
RGB189, 189, 248
HSL240.0°, 80.8%, 85.7%
CMYK24%, 24%, 0%, 3%
HSV240.0°, 23.8%, 97.3%
LAB78.5, 12.3, -29.1
XYZ56.1, 54.0, 96.3
Decimal12434936

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.78:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.80:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.70:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.03:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BDBDF8; }
.text-color { color: #BDBDF8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BDBDF8; }

Similar Colors

Lightsteelblue
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