#BDE8FD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BDE8FD?

RGB(189, 232, 253), HSL(199.7, 94.1%, 86.7%), CMYK(25.3%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 0.8%).

Q: Does #BDE8FD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.3:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BDE8FD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 189, 232, 253, in HSL 199.7°, 94.1%, 86.7%, and in CMYK 25.3%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 0.8%. The nearest named color is lightblue 1.

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Color Values

HEX

#BDE8FD

RGB

189, 232, 253

HSL

199.7, 94.1%, 86.7%

HSV

199.7, 25.3%, 99.2%

CMYK

25.3%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 0.8%

OKLCH

0.9074 0.0531 229.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: lightblue 1

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.