analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBEDEB — Powder Blue
#BBEDEB is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 178° 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.
#bbedeb
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BBEDEB
- f3fcfb
- cef2f1
- a9e8e6
- 84dedb
- 5fd4d0
- 3acbc6
- 2da8a4
- 238380
- 195e5c
- 0f3938
- 051414
Color schemes using #BBEDEB
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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#BBEDEB FAQ
What color is #BBEDEB?
#BBEDEB is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 178 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBEDEB?
#BBEDEB is rgb(187, 237, 235) in RGB, hsl(178, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 0%, 1%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBEDEB?
White text on this background reaches 1.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.43:1.
What colors go well with #BBEDEB?
Its direct complement is #EDBBBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDBBD5 and #EDD2BB gives you contrast without the vibration.