Spindle

Q: How do I use #BFD3E8 in CSS?

You can use #BFD3E8 in CSS with: background-color: #BFD3E8; or color: #BFD3E8; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 211, 232). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 9%, 0%, 9%.

#BFD3E8

Spindle is a cool light color with the hex code #BFD3E8. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 191, 211, 232 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 9%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Spindle color values

HEX: #BFD3E8
RGB: 191, 211, 232
HSL: 211°, 47%, 83%
CMYK: 18, 9, 0, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Spindle sits at 211° on the color wheel with 47% saturation and 83% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 47% 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, Spindle is rendered as rgb(191, 211, 232), where the blue channel is highest at 232, 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, Spindle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 18C 9M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (18%), 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 Spindle

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BFD3E8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 191, 211, 232;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BFD3E8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 18%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(191, 211, 232)
rgba(191, 211, 232, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 211° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BFD3E8?

#BFD3E8 is Spindle, a cool light color with RGB values of 191, 211, 232. It has a hue of 211°, 47% saturation, and 83% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BFD3E8?

The RGB color code for #BFD3E8 is rgb(191, 211, 232). This means it contains 191 red, 211 green, and 232 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Spindle a warm or cool color?

Spindle (#BFD3E8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BFD3E8 in CSS?

You can use #BFD3E8 in CSS with: background-color: #BFD3E8; or color: #BFD3E8; or as an RGB value: rgb(191, 211, 232). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 9%, 0%, 9%.