analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BAE3E1 — Powder Blue
#BAE3E1 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 177° 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.
#bae3e1
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BAE3E1
- f4fbfa
- d3edec
- b2dfdd
- 90d2ce
- 6fc4c0
- 4eb7b1
- 3e9793
- 307673
- 235552
- 153332
- 071212
Color schemes using #BAE3E1
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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#BAE3E1 FAQ
What color is #BAE3E1?
#BAE3E1 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 177 degrees, 42% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BAE3E1?
#BAE3E1 is rgb(186, 227, 225) in RGB, hsl(177, 42%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 1%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BAE3E1?
White text on this background reaches 1.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.16:1.
What colors go well with #BAE3E1?
Its direct complement is #E3BABC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E3BAD1 and #E3CDBA gives you contrast without the vibration.