Information about #BBCAF0 color

#BBCAF0 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BBCAF0 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(187, 202, 240) (73.3% red, 79.2% green, 94.1% blue), or CMYK 21 / 15 / 0 / 6 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BBCAF0 reads as a energetic, saturated azure and floats near the light end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Blue Angel (#B7CEEC). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vodka (#BFC0EE) and Pale Light Grayish Sapphire Blue (#B8C4E7).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(187, 202, 240)), which gives #BBCAF0 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 12.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 1.6:1. No one has named #BBCAF0 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#BBCAF0 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BBCAF0 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BBCAF0

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BBCAF0
  • RGB187, 202, 240
  • CMYK21, 15, 0, 6
  • CSSrgb(187, 202, 240)
  • HSL223°, 64%, 84%
  • HSL Precise223.019°, 63.855%, 83.725%
  • HSV223°, 22%, 94%
  • HSB223°, 22%, 94%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.792
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.941
  • GLSLvec3(0.733, 0.792, 0.941)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.733, 0.792, 0.941, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.733, 0.792, 0.941)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB79.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB94.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDBBCAF0
  • DECIMAL ID12307184
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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