analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B3DBDB — Powder Blue
#B3DBDB is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 180° 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.
#b3dbdb
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B3DBDB
- f5fafa
- d5ebeb
- b5dcdc
- 95cdcd
- 75bebe
- 55afaf
- 449191
- 357171
- 265151
- 173131
- 081111
Color schemes using #B3DBDB
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
#B3DBDB FAQ
What color is #B3DBDB?
#B3DBDB is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 36% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B3DBDB?
#B3DBDB is rgb(179, 219, 219) in RGB, hsl(180, 36%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B3DBDB?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.07:1.
What colors go well with #B3DBDB?
Its direct complement is #DBB3B3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBB3C7 and #DBC7B3 gives you contrast without the vibration.