analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B2BDDD — Silver
#B2BDDD is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 225° 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.
#b2bddd
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B2BDDD
- f4f6fa
- d4daec
- b3bede
- 93a2cf
- 7286c1
- 516ab3
- 415694
- 334374
- 243053
- 161d32
- 080a12
Color schemes using #B2BDDD
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
#B2BDDD FAQ
What color is #B2BDDD?
#B2BDDD is a shade of silver in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 39% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B2BDDD?
#B2BDDD is rgb(178, 189, 221) in RGB, hsl(225, 39%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 14%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B2BDDD?
White text on this background reaches 1.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.22:1.
What colors go well with #B2BDDD?
Its direct complement is #DDD2B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DDBCB1 and #D2DDB1 gives you contrast without the vibration.