analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBEDDD — Powder Blue
#BBEDDD is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 161° 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.
#bbeddd
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBEDDD
- f3fcf9
- cef2e7
- a9e8d4
- 84dec2
- 5fd4af
- 3acb9d
- 2da881
- 238365
- 195e48
- 0f392c
- 05140f
Color schemes using #BBEDDD
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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#BBEDDD FAQ
What color is #BBEDDD?
#BBEDDD is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 161 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBEDDD?
#BBEDDD is rgb(187, 237, 221) in RGB, hsl(161, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 0%, 7%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBEDDD?
White text on this background reaches 1.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.27:1.
What colors go well with #BBEDDD?
Its direct complement is #EDBBCA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDBBE4 and #EDC4BB gives you contrast without the vibration.