Color #BEF1EA Color / Colour Code #BEF1EA
This page shows the hex color code for color #bef1ea (#BEF1EA). The colour is a cyan tone with 65% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BEF1EA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BEF1EA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 142, 172, and 202 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 172, 292, and 52 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BEF1EA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 172 and saturation at 65%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 172 to 217 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 172 with its complement at 352 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 #BEF1EA
Lightness variations at hue 172 and 65% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BEF1EA
Design Use Cases for #BEF1EA
Vibrant Brand Color
#BEF1EA has a strong 65% 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.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #BEF1EA is very close to white but carries a subtle cyan tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Clarity & Technology
#BEF1EA is in the cyan spectrum (hue 172). 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 #BEF1EA (hue 172) to its complement at hue 352. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 202. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bef1ea, #f2c0c7);
CSS Code for #BEF1EA
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About Color #BEF1EA (#BEF1EA)
#BEF1EA is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 190 red, 241 green, and 234 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 172 degrees with 65% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BEF1EA is 225/255 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, 3% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BEF1EA against white is 1.24:1 and against black is 16.96:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.96:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F2C0C7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BEF1EA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #C0F2D2 and #C0DFF2, 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 #BEF1EA
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BEF1EA?
- #BEF1EA is Color #BEF1EA, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(190, 241, 234), HSL(172, 65%, 85%), and CMYK(21%, 0%, 3%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 225/255.
- Is #BEF1EA accessible for text?
- Against white, #BEF1EA has a contrast ratio of 1.24:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.96:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BEF1EA?
- The complementary colour is #F2C0C7 (hue 352). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #C0F2D2 and #C0DFF2. The triadic palette adds #EBC0F2 and #F2EBC0 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BEF1EA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bef1ea; or rgb(190, 241, 234); or hsl(172, 65%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 172 65% 85%; 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.