analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDDBD6 — Powder Blue
#BDDBD6 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 170° 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.
#bddbd6
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDDBD6
- f5faf9
- d7e9e6
- b9d8d3
- 9ac8c0
- 7cb7ad
- 5ea69a
- 4c8a7f
- 3b6b63
- 2a4d47
- 1a2f2b
- 09100f
Color schemes using #BDDBD6
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
#BDDBD6 FAQ
What color is #BDDBD6?
#BDDBD6 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 170 degrees, 29% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDDBD6?
#BDDBD6 is rgb(189, 219, 214) in RGB, hsl(170, 29%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 2%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDDBD6?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.27:1.
What colors go well with #BDDBD6?
Its direct complement is #DBBDC2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DBBDD1 and #DBC7BD gives you contrast without the vibration.