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#BDEAD8 color code is #BDEAD8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bdead8.

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#BDEAD8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BDEAD8 is 0.7462. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.32:1 against white and 15.92:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BDEAD8 on white1.32:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BDEAD8 on black15.92:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BDEAD81.32:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BDEAD815.92:1AAA

#BDEAD8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BDEAD8?+
The hex code for #BDEAD8 is #BDEAD8. In RGB it's rgb(189, 234, 216), and in HSL it's hsl(156, 52%, 83%).
What is the RGB value of #BDEAD8?+
#BDEAD8 in RGB is (189, 234, 216). Written in CSS: rgb(189, 234, 216).
What is the CMYK value of #BDEAD8?+
#BDEAD8 converts to CMYK(19%, 0%, 8%, 8%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BDEAD8.
Is #bdead8 a warm or cool color?+
#BDEAD8 (#BDEAD8) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 156° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bdead8 belong to?+
#BDEAD8 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 156°, 52%, 83% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #bdead8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BDEAD8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.32:1 — 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 #bdead8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BDEAD8 (#BDEAD8) is 565 C Pantone 565 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BDEAD8 in design

Practical guidance for using #bdead8 (#BDEAD8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BDEAD8 (#BDEAD8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BDEAD8 (#BDEAD8) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal 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

#BDEAD8 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

#BDEAD8 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.