analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCDCC9 — Powder Blue
#BCDCC9 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 144° 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.
#bcdcc9
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BCDCC9
- f5faf7
- d6eade
- b8d9c5
- 99c9ac
- 7ab993
- 5ba97a
- 4a8c64
- 396d4e
- 294e38
- 192f22
- 09110c
Color schemes using #BCDCC9
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
#BCDCC9 FAQ
What color is #BCDCC9?
#BCDCC9 is a shade of powder blue in the green family. It has a hue of 144 degrees, 31% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCDCC9?
#BCDCC9 is rgb(188, 220, 201) in RGB, hsl(144, 31%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 9%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCDCC9?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.22:1.
What colors go well with #BCDCC9?
Its direct complement is #DCBCCF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9BCDC and #DCBCBF gives you contrast without the vibration.