Light Blue

The color #BDB8D8 is a light blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 189, 184, 216 and HSL values of 249°, 29%, 78%.

Color Values for #BDB8D8

Below are the different color format representations for #BDB8D8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#BDB8D8
RGB:
rgb(189,184,216) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(249,29%,78%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 15%, 0%, 15%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BDB8D8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BDB8D8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 74.1%
Green: 72.2%
Blue: 84.7%

Contrast Analysis for #BDB8D8

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #BDB8D8

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BDB8D8

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #BDB8D8

The complementary color for #BDB8D8 is #D2D7B7. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BDB8D8

The analogous colors for #BDB8D8 are #B7C2D7 and #CCB7D7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BDB8D8

The triadic colors for #BDB8D8 are #D7BCB7 and #B7D7BC. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BDB8D8

These are the darker variations of #BDB8D8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9793AD and #716E82. This progression shows how #BDB8D8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BDB8D8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #CAC6E0 and #D7D4E8. This progression shows how #BDB8D8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BDB8D8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BDB8D8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BDB8D8

Companies and brands that incorporate #BDB8D8 in their visual identity.

#BDB8D8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BDB8D8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BDB8D8 is a light blue with RGB values of 189, 184, 216 and HSL values of 249°, 29%, 78%.

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