#BDBDDB Color Information

Hex color code: #BDBDDB

The hex color #BDBDDB is a ethereal blue with RGB values of (189, 189, 219) and HSL of (240°, 29%, 80%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:

Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#BDBDDB

RGB

189, 189, 219

HSL

240°, 29%, 80%

CMYK

14%, 14%, 0%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BDBDDB;
background-color: #BDBDDB;
border-color: #BDBDDB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BDBDDB;
border: 2px solid #BDBDDB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BDBDDB]
text-[#BDBDDB]
border-[#BDBDDB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BDBDDB]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BDBDDB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BDBDDB; 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 #BDBDDB; background-color: #BDBDDB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BDBDDB20; border-left: 4px solid #BDBDDB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BDBDDB; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

189, 189, 219

Red: 189 / Green: 189 / Blue: 219

HSL

240°, 29%, 80%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 80%

CMYK

14%, 14%, 0%, 14%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 14%

What color is #BDBDDB?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DBDBBD

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BDBDDB to RGB:

rgb(189, 189, 219)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BDBDDB to HSL:

hsl(240, 29%, 80%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BDBDDB to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 14%, 0%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A airy blue tone, #BDBDDB has RGB (189, 189, 219) and HSL (240°, 29%, 80%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BDBDDB is #DBDBBD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BDCCDB.

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

Contrast with #BDBDDB

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.47:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDBDDB?

#BDBDDB is a airy blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #BDBDDB?

#BDBDDB in RGB is (189, 189, 219) - 189 red, 189 green, and 219 blue.

How to use #BDBDDB in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #BDBDDB?

#DBDBBD (complementary), #BDCCDB (analogous), and #8C8CC0 (lighter shade) work well with #BDBDDB.