analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDC3CC — Silver
#BDC3CC is a light desaturated blue sitting at 216° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#bdc3cc
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDC3CC
- f6f7f8
- dcdfe4
- c1c7d0
- a7afbb
- 8c97a7
- 727f92
- 5d6878
- 48515e
- 343a43
- 202329
- 0b0c0e
Color schemes using #BDC3CC
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#BDC3CC FAQ
What color is #BDC3CC?
#BDC3CC is a shade of silver in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 13% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDC3CC?
#BDC3CC is rgb(189, 195, 204) in RGB, hsl(216, 13%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 4%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDC3CC?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.84:1.
What colors go well with #BDC3CC?
Its direct complement is #CCC6BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CCBEBD and #CACCBD gives you contrast without the vibration.