#BDDBE2

A very light, moderate cyan closely aligning with Lightblue.

About #BDDBE2

The hex code #BDDBE2 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Lightblue. Its digital footprint relies on 189 parts red, 219 parts green, and 226 parts blue light.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 16% Cyan, 3% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. With a hue angle of 191.4 degrees, it sits comfortably in the cyan spectrum.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BDDBE2
RGB189, 219, 226
HSL191.4°, 38.9%, 81.4%
CMYK16%, 3%, 0%, 11%
HSV191.4°, 16.4%, 88.6%
LAB85.5, -8.4, -6.8
XYZ60.0, 67.0, 81.7
Decimal12442594

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.46:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.39:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.39:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.24:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BDDBE2; }
.text-color { color: #BDDBE2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BDDBE2; }

Similar Colors

Lightblue
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