#BDCBE1 Color Information

Hex color code: #BDCBE1

The hex color #BDCBE1 is a soft blue with RGB values of (189, 203, 225) and HSL of (217°, 37%, 81%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#BDCBE1
RGB
189, 203, 225
HSL
217°, 37%, 81%
CMYK
16%, 10%, 0%, 12%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BDCBE1;
background-color: #BDCBE1;
border-color: #BDCBE1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BDCBE1;
border: 2px solid #BDCBE1;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BDCBE1]
text-[#BDCBE1]
border-[#BDCBE1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BDCBE1]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BDCBE1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BDCBE1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BDCBE1; 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 #BDCBE1; background-color: #BDCBE115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BDCBE120; border-left: 4px solid #BDCBE1; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BDCBE1; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BDCBE1 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

189, 203, 225

Red: 189 / Green: 203 / Blue: 225

HSL

217°, 37%, 81%

Hue: 217° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 81%

CMYK

16%, 10%, 0%, 12%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 12%

What color is #BDCBE1?

#BDCBE1 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BDCBE1 to RGB:

rgb(189, 203, 225)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BDCBE1 to HSL:

hsl(217, 37%, 81%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BDCBE1 to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 10%, 0%, 12%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A light blue tone, #BDCBE1 has RGB (189, 203, 225) and HSL (217°, 37%, 81%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BDCBE1 is #E0D3BD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BDDCE0.

Use #BDCBE1 in CSS: color: #BDCBE1 or background-color: #BDCBE1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BDCBE1

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.79:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDCBE1?

#BDCBE1 is a light blue color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #BDCBE1?

#BDCBE1 in RGB is (189, 203, 225) - 189 red, 203 green, and 225 blue.

How to use #BDCBE1 in CSS?

Use #BDCBE1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BDCBE1?

#E0D3BD (complementary), #BDDCE0 (analogous), and #88A1C8 (lighter shade) work well with #BDCBE1.