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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9E7EE — Powder Blue
#B9E7EE is a light saturated teal sitting at 188° 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 #B9E7EE
- f3fbfc
- cdeef3
- a7e1ea
- 81d4e1
- 5cc7d7
- 36bace
- 2a9aac
- 207886
- 175660
- 0e343a
- 051215
Color schemes using #B9E7EE
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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#B9E7EE FAQ
What color is #B9E7EE?
#B9E7EE is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 188 degrees, 61% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B9E7EE?
#B9E7EE is rgb(185, 231, 238) in RGB, hsl(188, 61%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 3%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9E7EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.73:1.
What colors go well with #B9E7EE?
Its direct complement is #EEC0B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEB9CD and #EEDBB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.