analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDD2EB — Powder Blue
#BDD2EB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 213° 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.
#bdd2eb
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDD2EB
- f3f7fb
- cfdef0
- acc6e5
- 88adda
- 6494cf
- 407bc4
- 3265a3
- 274f7f
- 1c395b
- 112237
- 060c14
Color schemes using #BDD2EB
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
#BDD2EB FAQ
What color is #BDD2EB?
#BDD2EB is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 213 degrees, 53% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDD2EB?
#BDD2EB is rgb(189, 210, 235) in RGB, hsl(213, 53%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 11%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDD2EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.58:1.
What colors go well with #BDD2EB?
Its direct complement is #EBD6BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBBFBD and #E8EBBD gives you contrast without the vibration.