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#BADAF2 color code is #BADAF2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #badaf2.

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#BADAF2 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BADAF2 is 0.6699. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.46:1 against white and 14.40:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BADAF2 on white1.46:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BADAF2 on black14.40:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BADAF21.46:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BADAF214.40:1AAA

#BADAF2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BADAF2?+
The hex code for #BADAF2 is #BADAF2. In RGB it's rgb(186, 218, 242), and in HSL it's hsl(206, 68%, 84%).
What is the RGB value of #BADAF2?+
#BADAF2 in RGB is (186, 218, 242). Written in CSS: rgb(186, 218, 242).
What is the CMYK value of #BADAF2?+
#BADAF2 converts to CMYK(23%, 10%, 0%, 5%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BADAF2.
Is #badaf2 a warm or cool color?+
#BADAF2 (#BADAF2) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 206° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #badaf2 belong to?+
#BADAF2 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 206°, 68%, 84% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #badaf2 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BADAF2 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.46:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #badaf2?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BADAF2 (#BADAF2) is 544 C Pantone 544 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BADAF2 in design

Practical guidance for using #badaf2 (#BADAF2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BADAF2 (#BADAF2) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BADAF2 (#BADAF2) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BADAF2 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#BADAF2 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.