analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBD8D3 — Powder Blue
#BBD8D3 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 170° 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.
#bbd8d3
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BBD8D3
- f5f9f9
- d7e8e5
- bad7d2
- 9cc6bf
- 7eb5ac
- 60a499
- 4e877e
- 3d6a62
- 2c4c46
- 1a2e2b
- 09100f
Color schemes using #BBD8D3
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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#BBD8D3 FAQ
What color is #BBD8D3?
#BBD8D3 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 170 degrees, 27% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBD8D3?
#BBD8D3 is rgb(187, 216, 211) in RGB, hsl(170, 27%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 2%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBD8D3?
White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.88:1.
What colors go well with #BBD8D3?
Its direct complement is #D8BBC0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D8BBCE and #D8C5BB gives you contrast without the vibration.