analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBBED3 — Silver
#BBBED3 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 233° 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.
#bbbed3
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBBED3
- f6f6f9
- d9dbe6
- bdc0d4
- a1a4c1
- 8489af
- 686e9c
- 545981
- 424665
- 2f3248
- 1d1e2c
- 0a0b0f
Color schemes using #BBBED3
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.
Nearby colors
#BBBED3 FAQ
What color is #BBBED3?
#BBBED3 is a shade of silver in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 21% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBBED3?
#BBBED3 is rgb(187, 190, 211) in RGB, hsl(233, 21%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 10%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBBED3?
White text on this background reaches 1.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.42:1.
What colors go well with #BBBED3?
Its direct complement is #D3D0BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3C4BB and #CAD3BB gives you contrast without the vibration.