analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDE5BE — Powder Blue
#BDE5BE is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 122° 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.
#bde5be
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BDE5BE
- f4fbf4
- d3edd3
- b1e0b3
- 8fd392
- 6ec571
- 4cb850
- 3d9840
- 2f7732
- 225524
- 153416
- 071208
Color schemes using #BDE5BE
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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#BDE5BE FAQ
What color is #BDE5BE?
#BDE5BE is a shade of powder blue in the green family. It has a hue of 122 degrees, 43% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDE5BE?
#BDE5BE is rgb(189, 229, 190) in RGB, hsl(122, 43%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 17%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDE5BE?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.12:1.
What colors go well with #BDE5BE?
Its direct complement is #E5BDE4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D2BDE5 and #E5BDD0 gives you contrast without the vibration.