#BDD8F5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BDD8F5?

RGB(189, 216, 245), HSL(211.1, 73.7%, 85.1%), CMYK(22.9%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 3.9%).

Q: Does #BDD8F5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.47:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BDD8F5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 189, 216, 245, in HSL 211.1°, 73.7%, 85.1%, and in CMYK 22.9%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 3.9%. The nearest named color is lightsteelblue 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#BDD8F5

RGB

189, 216, 245

HSL

211.1, 73.7%, 85.1%

HSV

211.1, 22.9%, 96.1%

CMYK

22.9%, 11.8%, 0.0%, 3.9%

OKLCH

0.8717 0.0496 250.3

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightsteelblue 2

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.