analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDE3EF — Powder Blue
#BDE3EF is a light saturated teal sitting at 194° 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.
#bde3ef
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDE3EF
- f3fafc
- cdeaf3
- a7daea
- 81cae1
- 5cbbd7
- 36abce
- 2a8dac
- 206e86
- 174f60
- 0e303a
- 051115
Color schemes using #BDE3EF
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.
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#BDE3EF FAQ
What color is #BDE3EF?
#BDE3EF is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 194 degrees, 61% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BDE3EF?
#BDE3EF is rgb(189, 227, 239) in RGB, hsl(194, 61%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 5%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDE3EF?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.4:1.
What colors go well with #BDE3EF?
Its direct complement is #EFC9BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFBDCB and #EFE2BD gives you contrast without the vibration.