analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBD8DD — Powder Blue
#BBD8DD is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 189° 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.
#bbd8dd
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BBD8DD
- f5f9fa
- d6e7ea
- b6d5da
- 97c3cb
- 78b1bb
- 599fab
- 47838e
- 38666f
- 28494f
- 182d30
- 091011
Color schemes using #BBD8DD
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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#BBD8DD FAQ
What color is #BBD8DD?
#BBD8DD is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 33% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBD8DD?
#BBD8DD is rgb(187, 216, 221) in RGB, hsl(189, 33%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 2%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBD8DD?
White text on this background reaches 1.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.98:1.
What colors go well with #BBD8DD?
Its direct complement is #DDC0BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DDBBC7 and #DDD1BB gives you contrast without the vibration.