analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBDDD4 — Powder Blue
#BBDDD4 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 164° 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.
#bbddd4
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBDDD4
- f5faf9
- d6eae5
- b6dad1
- 97cbbd
- 78bba9
- 59ab95
- 478e7b
- 386f60
- 284f45
- 18302a
- 09110f
Color schemes using #BBDDD4
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
#BBDDD4 FAQ
What color is #BBDDD4?
#BBDDD4 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 164 degrees, 33% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBDDD4?
#BBDDD4 is rgb(187, 221, 212) in RGB, hsl(164, 33%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 4%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBDDD4?
White text on this background reaches 1.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.41:1.
What colors go well with #BBDDD4?
Its direct complement is #DDBBC4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DDBBD5 and #DDC3BB gives you contrast without the vibration.