analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AECBDB — Powder Blue
#AECBDB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 201° 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.
#aecbdb
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #AECBDB
- f4f8fa
- d4e3ec
- b4cfdd
- 93bacf
- 73a5c0
- 5390b2
- 427793
- 345d73
- 254252
- 162832
- 080e12
Color schemes using #AECBDB
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
#AECBDB FAQ
What color is #AECBDB?
#AECBDB is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 201 degrees, 38% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AECBDB?
#AECBDB is rgb(174, 203, 219) in RGB, hsl(201, 38%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 7%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AECBDB?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.37:1.
What colors go well with #AECBDB?
Its direct complement is #DBBEAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBAEB5 and #DBD4AE gives you contrast without the vibration.