analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBD8CC — Powder Blue
#BBD8CC is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 155° 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.
#bbd8cc
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBD8CC
- f5f9f8
- d7e8e1
- bad7cb
- 9cc6b4
- 7eb59e
- 60a488
- 4e876f
- 3d6a57
- 2c4c3e
- 1a2e26
- 09100d
Color schemes using #BBD8CC
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
#BBD8CC FAQ
What color is #BBD8CC?
#BBD8CC is a shade of powder blue in the green family. It has a hue of 155 degrees, 27% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBD8CC?
#BBD8CC is rgb(187, 216, 204) in RGB, hsl(155, 27%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 6%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBD8CC?
White text on this background reaches 1.52:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.81:1.
What colors go well with #BBD8CC?
Its direct complement is #D8BBC7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8BBD5 and #D8BDBB gives you contrast without the vibration.