analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5DDDE — Powder Blue
#B5DDDE is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 181° 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.
#b5ddde
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #B5DDDE
- f4fafa
- d4ebec
- b4dcdd
- 93cecf
- 73bfc0
- 53b0b2
- 429293
- 347273
- 255252
- 163232
- 081112
Color schemes using #B5DDDE
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.
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#B5DDDE FAQ
What color is #B5DDDE?
#B5DDDE is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 181 degrees, 38% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B5DDDE?
#B5DDDE is rgb(181, 221, 222) in RGB, hsl(181, 38%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5DDDE?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.36:1.
What colors go well with #B5DDDE?
Its direct complement is #DEB6B5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DEB5C9 and #DECAB5 gives you contrast without the vibration.