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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBE7ED — Powder Blue
#BBE7ED is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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.
#bbe7ed
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Tints and shades of #BBE7ED
- f3fbfc
- ceeef2
- a9e1e8
- 84d4de
- 5fc7d4
- 3abacb
- 2d9aa8
- 237883
- 19565e
- 0f3439
- 051214
Color schemes using #BBE7ED
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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#BBE7ED FAQ
What color is #BBE7ED?
#BBE7ED is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBE7ED?
#BBE7ED is rgb(187, 231, 237) in RGB, hsl(187, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 3%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBE7ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.77:1.
What colors go well with #BBE7ED?
Its direct complement is #EDC0BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDBBCE and #EDDABB gives you contrast without the vibration.