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#BFAED0 color code is #BFAED0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bfaed0.

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#BFAED0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BFAED0 is 0.4590. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.06:1 against white and 10.18:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BFAED0 on white2.06:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#BFAED0 on black10.18:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #BFAED02.06:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #BFAED010.18:1AAA

#BFAED0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BFAED0?+
The hex code for #BFAED0 is #BFAED0. In RGB it's rgb(191, 174, 208), and in HSL it's hsl(270, 27%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of #BFAED0?+
#BFAED0 in RGB is (191, 174, 208). Written in CSS: rgb(191, 174, 208).
What is the CMYK value of #BFAED0?+
#BFAED0 converts to CMYK(8%, 16%, 0%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BFAED0.
Is #bfaed0 a warm or cool color?+
#BFAED0 (#BFAED0) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 270° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bfaed0 belong to?+
#BFAED0 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 270°, 27%, 75% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #bfaed0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BFAED0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.06:1 — 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 #bfaed0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BFAED0 (#BFAED0) is 15-3817 Lavender, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BFAED0 in design

Practical guidance for using #bfaed0 (#BFAED0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BFAED0 (#BFAED0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BFAED0 (#BFAED0) reads as considered and grown-up and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. 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

#BFAED0 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

#BFAED0 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.