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#BBC7D8 color code is #BBC7D8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bbc7d8.

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#BBC7D8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BBC7D8 is 0.5637. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.71:1 against white and 12.27:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BBC7D8 on white1.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BBC7D8 on black12.27:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BBC7D81.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BBC7D812.27:1AAA

#BBC7D8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BBC7D8?+
The hex code for #BBC7D8 is #BBC7D8. In RGB it's rgb(187, 199, 216), and in HSL it's hsl(215, 27%, 79%).
What is the RGB value of #BBC7D8?+
#BBC7D8 in RGB is (187, 199, 216). Written in CSS: rgb(187, 199, 216).
What is the CMYK value of #BBC7D8?+
#BBC7D8 converts to CMYK(13%, 8%, 0%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BBC7D8.
Is #bbc7d8 a warm or cool color?+
#BBC7D8 (#BBC7D8) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 215° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bbc7d8 belong to?+
#BBC7D8 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 215°, 27%, 79% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #bbc7d8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BBC7D8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.71:1 — 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 #bbc7d8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BBC7D8 (#BBC7D8) is 536 C Pantone 536 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BBC7D8 in design

Practical guidance for using #bbc7d8 (#BBC7D8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BBC7D8 (#BBC7D8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BBC7D8 (#BBC7D8) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#BBC7D8 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

#BBC7D8 is an excellent wall, ceiling, or large-surface color — its low saturation reads as calm and timeless without dating the room. Pairs well with warm wood, brushed brass, and natural fibers (linen, jute, wool). Avoid using it as a single accent against louder colors; it works best as the dominant "envelope" of a room, with one or two saturated accent pieces.