analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5DEE3 — Powder Blue
#B5DEE3 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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.
#b5dee3
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Tints and shades of #B5DEE3
- f4fafb
- d2ebee
- b0dbe1
- 8eccd4
- 6cbdc7
- 4aadba
- 3b8f9b
- 2e7079
- 215057
- 143135
- 071112
Color schemes using #B5DEE3
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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#B5DEE3 FAQ
What color is #B5DEE3?
#B5DEE3 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 45% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B5DEE3?
#B5DEE3 is rgb(181, 222, 227) in RGB, hsl(187, 45%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 2%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5DEE3?
White text on this background reaches 1.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.52:1.
What colors go well with #B5DEE3?
Its direct complement is #E3BAB5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E3B5C7 and #E3D1B5 gives you contrast without the vibration.