analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBEDC5 — Powder Blue
#BBEDC5 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 132° 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.
#bbedc5
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBEDC5
- f3fcf5
- cef2d5
- a9e8b5
- 84de96
- 5fd476
- 3acb57
- 2da845
- 238336
- 195e27
- 0f3918
- 051408
Color schemes using #BBEDC5
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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#BBEDC5 FAQ
What color is #BBEDC5?
#BBEDC5 is a shade of powder blue in the green family. It has a hue of 132 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBEDC5?
#BBEDC5 is rgb(187, 237, 197) in RGB, hsl(132, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 0%, 17%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBEDC5?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.03:1.
What colors go well with #BBEDC5?
Its direct complement is #EDBBE3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DEBBED and #EDBBCA gives you contrast without the vibration.