#BDC5DC Color Information

Hex color code: #BDC5DC

A soft blue shade, #BDC5DC appears as (189, 197, 220) in RGB and (225°, 31%, 80%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameLight Steel Blue

HEX

#BDC5DC

RGB

189, 197, 220

HSL

225°, 31%, 80%

CMYK

14%, 10%, 0%, 14%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BDC5DC;
background-color: #BDC5DC;
border-color: #BDC5DC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BDC5DC;
border: 2px solid #BDC5DC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BDC5DC]
text-[#BDC5DC]
border-[#BDC5DC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BDC5DC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BDC5DC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BDC5DC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BDC5DC; 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 #BDC5DC; background-color: #BDC5DC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BDC5DC20; border-left: 4px solid #BDC5DC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BDC5DC; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BDC5DC in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

189, 197, 220

Red: 189 / Green: 197 / Blue: 220

HSL

225°, 31%, 80%

Hue: 225° / Saturation: 31% / Lightness: 80%

CMYK

14%, 10%, 0%, 14%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 14%

What color is #BDC5DC?

#BDC5DC is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DCD4BC

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BDC5DC to RGB:

rgb(189, 197, 220)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BDC5DC to HSL:

hsl(225, 31%, 80%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BDC5DC to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 10%, 0%, 14%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #BDC5DC has RGB (189, 197, 220) and HSL (225°, 31%, 80%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BDC5DC is #DCD4BC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BCD4DC.

Use #BDC5DC in CSS: color: #BDC5DC or background-color: #BDC5DC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BDC5DC

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.18:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDC5DC?

#BDC5DC is a soft blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #BDC5DC?

#BDC5DC in RGB is (189, 197, 220) - 189 red, 197 green, and 220 blue.

How to use #BDC5DC in CSS?

Use #BDC5DC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BDC5DC?

#DCD4BC (complementary), #BCD4DC (analogous), and #8A98C1 (lighter shade) work well with #BDC5DC.