analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBEDD6 — Powder Blue
#BBEDD6 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 152° 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.
#bbedd6
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBEDD6
- f3fcf8
- cef2e1
- a9e8cb
- 84deb4
- 5fd49d
- 3acb87
- 2da86f
- 238356
- 195e3e
- 0f3926
- 05140d
Color schemes using #BBEDD6
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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#BBEDD6 FAQ
What color is #BBEDD6?
#BBEDD6 is a shade of powder blue in the green family. It has a hue of 152 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBEDD6?
#BBEDD6 is rgb(187, 237, 214) in RGB, hsl(152, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 0%, 10%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBEDD6?
White text on this background reaches 1.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.2:1.
What colors go well with #BBEDD6?
Its direct complement is #EDBBD2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDBBEB and #EDBCBB gives you contrast without the vibration.