Heather

Q: How do I use #BBCFDD in CSS?

You can use #BBCFDD in CSS with: background-color: #BBCFDD; or color: #BBCFDD; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 207, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 6%, 0%, 13%.

#BBCFDD

Heather is a cool light color with the hex code #BBCFDD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 187, 207, 221 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 6%, 0%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Heather color values

HEX: #BBCFDD
RGB: 187, 207, 221
HSL: 205°, 33%, 80%
CMYK: 15, 6, 0, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Heather sits at 205° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Heather is rendered as rgb(187, 207, 221), where the blue channel is highest at 221, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Heather translates to a CMYK breakdown of 15C 6M 0Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (15%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Heather

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BBCFDD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 207, 221;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BBCFDD',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 15%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(187, 207, 221)
rgba(187, 207, 221, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 205° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BBCFDD?

#BBCFDD is Heather, a cool light color with RGB values of 187, 207, 221. It has a hue of 205°, 33% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BBCFDD?

The RGB color code for #BBCFDD is rgb(187, 207, 221). This means it contains 187 red, 207 green, and 221 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Heather a warm or cool color?

Heather (#BBCFDD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BBCFDD in CSS?

You can use #BBCFDD in CSS with: background-color: #BBCFDD; or color: #BBCFDD; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 207, 221). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 6%, 0%, 13%.