#BDCBD6 Color Information

Hex color code: #BDCBD6

A soft blue shade, #BDCBD6 appears as (189, 203, 214) in RGB and (206°, 23%, 79%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameLight Steel Blue
HEX
#BDCBD6
RGB
189, 203, 214
HSL
206°, 23%, 79%
CMYK
12%, 5%, 0%, 16%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BDCBD6;
background-color: #BDCBD6;
border-color: #BDCBD6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BDCBD6;
border: 2px solid #BDCBD6;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BDCBD6]
text-[#BDCBD6]
border-[#BDCBD6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BDCBD6]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BDCBD6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BDCBD6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BDCBD6; 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 #BDCBD6; background-color: #BDCBD615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BDCBD620; border-left: 4px solid #BDCBD6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #BDCBD6; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BDCBD6 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

189, 203, 214

Red: 189 / Green: 203 / Blue: 214

HSL

206°, 23%, 79%

Hue: 206° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 79%

CMYK

12%, 5%, 0%, 16%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 16%

What color is #BDCBD6?

#BDCBD6 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BDCBD6 to RGB:

rgb(189, 203, 214)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BDCBD6 to HSL:

hsl(206, 23%, 79%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BDCBD6 to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 5%, 0%, 16%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft blue tone, #BDCBD6 has RGB (189, 203, 214) and HSL (206°, 23%, 79%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BDCBD6 is #D6C8BD, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BDD6D4.

Use #BDCBD6 in CSS: color: #BDCBD6 or background-color: #BDCBD6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BDCBD6

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

Contrast Ratio: 12.68:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDCBD6?

#BDCBD6 is a soft blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #BDCBD6?

#BDCBD6 in RGB is (189, 203, 214) - 189 red, 203 green, and 214 blue.

How to use #BDCBD6 in CSS?

Use #BDCBD6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BDCBD6?

#D6C8BD (complementary), #BDD6D4 (analogous), and #8EA6B8 (lighter shade) work well with #BDCBD6.