#BBC6D4 Color Information

Hex color code: #BBC6D4

A soft blue shade, #BBC6D4 appears as (187, 198, 212) in RGB and (214°, 23%, 78%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#BBC6D4
RGB
187, 198, 212
HSL
214°, 23%, 78%
CMYK
12%, 7%, 0%, 17%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BBC6D4;
background-color: #BBC6D4;
border-color: #BBC6D4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BBC6D4;
border: 2px solid #BBC6D4;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BBC6D4]
text-[#BBC6D4]
border-[#BBC6D4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BBC6D4]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BBC6D4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BBC6D4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BBC6D4; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #BBC6D4; background-color: #BBC6D415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BBC6D420; border-left: 4px solid #BBC6D4; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #BBC6D4; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BBC6D4 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

187, 198, 212

Red: 187 / Green: 198 / Blue: 212

HSL

214°, 23%, 78%

Hue: 214° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 78%

CMYK

12%, 7%, 0%, 17%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 17%

What color is #BBC6D4?

#BBC6D4 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BBC6D4 to RGB:

rgb(187, 198, 212)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BBC6D4 to HSL:

hsl(214, 23%, 78%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BBC6D4 to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 7%, 0%, 17%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #BBC6D4 has RGB (187, 198, 212) and HSL (214°, 23%, 78%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BBC6D4 is #D4C9BA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BAD2D4.

Use #BBC6D4 in CSS: color: #BBC6D4 or background-color: #BBC6D4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BBC6D4

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 12.14:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBC6D4?

#BBC6D4 is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #BBC6D4?

#BBC6D4 in RGB is (187, 198, 212) - 187 red, 198 green, and 212 blue.

How to use #BBC6D4 in CSS?

Use #BBC6D4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BBC6D4?

#D4C9BA (complementary), #BAD2D4 (analogous), and #8B9EB6 (lighter shade) work well with #BBC6D4.