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#BADDE3 color code is #BADDE3. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #badde3.

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#BADDE3 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BADDE3 is 0.6770. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.44:1 against white and 14.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BADDE3 on white1.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BADDE3 on black14.54:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BADDE31.44:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BADDE314.54:1AAA

#BADDE3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BADDE3?+
The hex code for #BADDE3 is #BADDE3. In RGB it's rgb(186, 221, 227), and in HSL it's hsl(189, 42%, 81%).
What is the RGB value of #BADDE3?+
#BADDE3 in RGB is (186, 221, 227). Written in CSS: rgb(186, 221, 227).
What is the CMYK value of #BADDE3?+
#BADDE3 converts to CMYK(18%, 3%, 0%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BADDE3.
Is #badde3 a warm or cool color?+
#BADDE3 (#BADDE3) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 189° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #badde3 belong to?+
#BADDE3 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 189°, 42%, 81% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #badde3 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BADDE3 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.44:1 — 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 #badde3?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BADDE3 (#BADDE3) is 4626 C Pastel Aqua, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BADDE3 in design

Practical guidance for using #badde3 (#BADDE3) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BADDE3 (#BADDE3) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BADDE3 (#BADDE3) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan 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

#BADDE3 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

#BADDE3 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.