Color #BDEFEF Color / Colour Code #BDEFEF
This page shows the hex color code for color #bdefef (#BDEFEF). The colour is a cyan tone with 61% saturation and 84% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BDEFEF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BDEFEF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 150, 180, and 210 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 180, 300, and 60 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BDEFEF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 180 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 180 to 225 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 180 with its complement at 0 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BDEFEF
Lightness variations at hue 180 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BDEFEF
Design Use Cases for #BDEFEF
Vibrant Brand Color
#BDEFEF has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#BDEFEF at 84% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Clarity & Technology
#BDEFEF is in the cyan spectrum (hue 180). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BDEFEF (hue 180) to its complement at hue 0. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 210. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bdefef, #efbdbd);
CSS Code for #BDEFEF
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About Color #BDEFEF (#BDEFEF)
#BDEFEF is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 189 red, 239 green, and 239 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 180 degrees with 61% saturation and 84% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BDEFEF is 224/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 6% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BDEFEF against white is 1.25:1 and against black is 16.76:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.76:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EFBDBD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BDEFEF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BDEFD6 and #BDD6EF, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BDEFEF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BDEFEF?
- #BDEFEF is Color #BDEFEF, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(189, 239, 239), HSL(180, 61%, 84%), and CMYK(21%, 0%, 0%, 6%). Its perceived brightness is 224/255.
- Is #BDEFEF accessible for text?
- Against white, #BDEFEF has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.76:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BDEFEF?
- The complementary colour is #EFBDBD (hue 0). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BDEFD6 and #BDD6EF. The triadic palette adds #EFBDEF and #EFEFBD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BDEFEF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bdefef; or rgb(189, 239, 239); or hsl(180, 61%, 84%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 180 61% 84%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.