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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9DFD6 — Powder Blue
#B9DFD6 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 166° 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.
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Tints and shades of #B9DFD6
- f5faf9
- d4ebe6
- b4ddd3
- 94cec0
- 74bfae
- 54b09b
- 439280
- 347264
- 265247
- 17322b
- 08110f
Color schemes using #B9DFD6
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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#B9DFD6 FAQ
What color is #B9DFD6?
#B9DFD6 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 166 degrees, 37% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9DFD6?
#B9DFD6 is rgb(185, 223, 214) in RGB, hsl(166, 37%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 4%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9DFD6?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.59:1.
What colors go well with #B9DFD6?
Its direct complement is #DFB9C2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DFB9D5 and #DFC3B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.