#BDE2E2

A very light, moderate cyan closely aligning with Powderblue.

About #BDE2E2

The precise color #BDE2E2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Powderblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 226, and 226.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 16% C, 0% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. The HSL representation is 180.0° hue, 38.9% saturation, and 81.4% lightness.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BDE2E2
RGB189, 226, 226
HSL180.0°, 38.9%, 81.4%
CMYK16%, 0%, 0%, 11%
HSV180.0°, 16.4%, 88.6%
LAB87.3, -12.0, -4.0
XYZ61.9, 70.7, 82.3
Decimal12444386

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
15.14:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.33:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.87:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BDE2E2; }
.text-color { color: #BDE2E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BDE2E2; }

Similar Colors

Powderblue
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