analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBE4ED — Powder Blue
#BBE4ED is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 191° 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.
#bbe4ed
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BBE4ED
- f3fafc
- ceebf2
- a9dce8
- 84cede
- 5fbfd4
- 3ab0cb
- 2d92a8
- 237283
- 19525e
- 0f3239
- 051114
Color schemes using #BBE4ED
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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#BBE4ED FAQ
What color is #BBE4ED?
#BBE4ED is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 191 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBE4ED?
#BBE4ED is rgb(187, 228, 237) in RGB, hsl(191, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 4%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBE4ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.43:1.
What colors go well with #BBE4ED?
Its direct complement is #EDC4BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDBBCA and #EDDDBB gives you contrast without the vibration.