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Running Number
12,435,912
HEX
#BDC1C8
RGB
189, 193, 200
HSL
218°,9%,76%
HSV
218°,5%,78%
CMYK
5%,4%,0%,22%
Brightness
76%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#BDC1C8 sits at 218° on the color wheel, placing it in the azure family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 9% saturation and 76% lightness, it reads as a heavily muted, very light tone — a quiet, restrained presence that recedes rather than competes. Its RGB mix of 189, 193, 200 produces a 11.63:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #BDC1C8 is a close cousin of CSS silver — about 9 units away from #C0C0C0. Designers reach for azure hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want lift, air, and gentle emphasis. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
See how this color appears in real UI elements
Button (filled)
Badge
Progress Bar
Link Hover
Input Focus Ring
Checkbox Active
Toggle Switch On
Slider Thumb
Card Border
Icon Highlight
Tooltip Background
Modal Header
Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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