analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBDDDB — Powder Blue
#BBDDDB is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 176° 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.
#bbdddb
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBDDDB
- f5fafa
- d6eae9
- b6dad8
- 97cbc7
- 78bbb7
- 59aba6
- 478e89
- 386f6b
- 284f4d
- 18302f
- 091110
Color schemes using #BBDDDB
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
#BBDDDB FAQ
What color is #BBDDDB?
#BBDDDB is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 176 degrees, 33% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBDDDB?
#BBDDDB is rgb(187, 221, 219) in RGB, hsl(176, 33%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 1%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBDDDB?
White text on this background reaches 1.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.48:1.
What colors go well with #BBDDDB?
Its direct complement is #DDBBBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DDBBCE and #DDCABB gives you contrast without the vibration.