analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBCDD3 — Silver
#BBCDD3 is a light desaturated blue sitting at 195° 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.
#bbcdd3
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- RGB
- HSL
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBCDD3
- f6f8f9
- d9e3e6
- bdced4
- a1b9c1
- 84a4af
- 688f9c
- 547681
- 425c65
- 2f4248
- 1d282c
- 0a0e0f
Color schemes using #BBCDD3
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
#BBCDD3 FAQ
What color is #BBCDD3?
#BBCDD3 is a shade of silver in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 21% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBCDD3?
#BBCDD3 is rgb(187, 205, 211) in RGB, hsl(195, 21%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 3%, 0%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBCDD3?
White text on this background reaches 1.64:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.79:1.
What colors go well with #BBCDD3?
Its direct complement is #D3C1BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3BBC1 and #D3CDBB gives you contrast without the vibration.