analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDDEE5 — Powder Blue
#BDDEE5 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 191° 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.
#bddee5
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDDEE5
- f4f9fb
- d3e8ed
- b1d7e0
- 8fc6d3
- 6eb5c5
- 4ca4b8
- 3d8898
- 2f6a77
- 224c55
- 152e34
- 071012
Color schemes using #BDDEE5
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
#BDDEE5 FAQ
What color is #BDDEE5?
#BDDEE5 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 191 degrees, 43% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDDEE5?
#BDDEE5 is rgb(189, 222, 229) in RGB, hsl(191, 43%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 3%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDDEE5?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.74:1.
What colors go well with #BDDEE5?
Its direct complement is #E5C5BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5BDCA and #E5D8BD gives you contrast without the vibration.