analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5DEC6 — Powder Blue
#B5DEC6 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 145° 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.
#b5dec6
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #B5DEC6
- f4faf7
- d4ecde
- b4ddc5
- 93cfac
- 73c093
- 53b27a
- 429364
- 34734e
- 255238
- 163222
- 08120c
Color schemes using #B5DEC6
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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#B5DEC6 FAQ
What color is #B5DEC6?
#B5DEC6 is a shade of powder blue in the green family. It has a hue of 145 degrees, 38% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B5DEC6?
#B5DEC6 is rgb(181, 222, 198) in RGB, hsl(145, 38%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 11%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5DEC6?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.23:1.
What colors go well with #B5DEC6?
Its direct complement is #DEB5CD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DAB5DE and #DEB5B8 gives you contrast without the vibration.