analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDDDEB — Powder Blue
#BDDDEB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 198° 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.
#bdddeb
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- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDDDEB
- f3f9fb
- cfe6f0
- acd4e5
- 88c2da
- 64afcf
- 409dc4
- 3281a3
- 27657f
- 1c485b
- 112c37
- 060f14
Color schemes using #BDDDEB
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
#BDDDEB FAQ
What color is #BDDDEB?
#BDDDEB is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 53% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDDDEB?
#BDDDEB is rgb(189, 221, 235) in RGB, hsl(198, 53%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 6%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDDDEB?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.71:1.
What colors go well with #BDDDEB?
Its direct complement is #EBCABD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBBDC6 and #EBE1BD gives you contrast without the vibration.