analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCD3DC — Powder Blue
#BCD3DC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 197° 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.
#bcd3dc
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- RGB
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BCD3DC
- f5f8fa
- d6e4ea
- b8d0d9
- 99bbc9
- 7aa7b9
- 5b93a9
- 4a798c
- 395e6d
- 29444e
- 19292f
- 090e11
Color schemes using #BCD3DC
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.
Nearby colors
#BCD3DC FAQ
What color is #BCD3DC?
#BCD3DC is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 31% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCD3DC?
#BCD3DC is rgb(188, 211, 220) in RGB, hsl(197, 31%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 4%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCD3DC?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.49:1.
What colors go well with #BCD3DC?
Its direct complement is #DCC5BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCBCC3 and #DCD5BC gives you contrast without the vibration.