#BDD6D0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BDD6D0?

RGB(189, 214, 208), HSL(165.6, 23.4%, 79.0%), CMYK(11.7%, 0.0%, 2.8%, 16.1%).

Q: Does #BDD6D0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.53:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BDD6D0 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 189, 214, 208, in HSL 165.6°, 23.4%, 79.0%, and in CMYK 11.7%, 0.0%, 2.8%, 16.1%. The nearest named color is lightcyan 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BDD6D0

RGB

189, 214, 208

HSL

165.6, 23.4%, 79.0%

HSV

165.6, 11.7%, 83.9%

CMYK

11.7%, 0.0%, 2.8%, 16.1%

OKLCH

0.8558 0.028 179.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightcyan 3

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.