analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5C5DE — Silver
#B5C5DE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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.
#b5c5de
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B5C5DE
- f4f7fa
- d4ddec
- b4c4dd
- 93aacf
- 7391c0
- 5377b2
- 426193
- 344c73
- 253652
- 162132
- 080c12
Color schemes using #B5C5DE
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
#B5C5DE FAQ
What color is #B5C5DE?
#B5C5DE is a shade of silver in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 38% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B5C5DE?
#B5C5DE is rgb(181, 197, 222) in RGB, hsl(217, 38%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 11%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5C5DE?
White text on this background reaches 1.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.01:1.
What colors go well with #B5C5DE?
Its direct complement is #DECEB5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DEBAB5 and #D9DEB5 gives you contrast without the vibration.