lightsteelblue

#BCB9DF

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB188, 185, 223
CMYK16, 17, 0, 13
HSL245°, 37%, 80%
LAB76, 7, -19
Closest Library Match
violet-30093% Match

Readability

1.88On WhiteFAIL
11.14On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #BCB9DF

The hexadecimal color code #BCB9DF is a light, muted shade of Blue (known as lightsteelblue). In the RGB color model, #BCB9DF is comprised of 188 red, 185 green, and 223 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 245 degrees, a saturation of 37%, and a lightness of 80%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 480 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #BCB9DF.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind