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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBDEF6 — Powder Blue
#BBDEF6 is a light saturated blue sitting at 204° 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.
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Tints and shades of #BBDEF6
- f1f9fd
- c8e5f8
- 9ed1f2
- 75bded
- 4ba9e8
- 2295e2
- 197bbd
- 136093
- 0e456a
- 082a40
- 030f17
Color schemes using #BBDEF6
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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#BBDEF6 FAQ
What color is #BBDEF6?
#BBDEF6 is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 204 degrees, 77% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BBDEF6?
#BBDEF6 is rgb(187, 222, 246) in RGB, hsl(204, 77%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 10%, 0%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBDEF6?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.89:1.
What colors go well with #BBDEF6?
Its direct complement is #F6D3BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F6BBC1 and #F6F0BB gives you contrast without the vibration.