analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDD3EB — Powder Blue
#BDD3EB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° 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.
#bdd3eb
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- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDD3EB
- f3f7fb
- cfdff0
- acc7e5
- 88b0da
- 6498cf
- 4080c4
- 3269a3
- 27527f
- 1c3b5b
- 112437
- 060d14
Color schemes using #BDD3EB
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
#BDD3EB FAQ
What color is #BDD3EB?
#BDD3EB is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 53% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDD3EB?
#BDD3EB is rgb(189, 211, 235) in RGB, hsl(211, 53%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 10%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDD3EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.68:1.
What colors go well with #BDD3EB?
Its direct complement is #EBD4BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBBDBD and #EAEBBD gives you contrast without the vibration.