analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDE6EB — Powder Blue
#BDE6EB is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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.
#bde6eb
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BDE6EB
- f3fafb
- cfedf0
- acdfe5
- 88d1da
- 64c3cf
- 40b5c4
- 3296a3
- 27757f
- 1c545b
- 113337
- 061214
Color schemes using #BDE6EB
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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#BDE6EB FAQ
What color is #BDE6EB?
#BDE6EB is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 53% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDE6EB?
#BDE6EB is rgb(189, 230, 235) in RGB, hsl(187, 53%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 2%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDE6EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.68:1.
What colors go well with #BDE6EB?
Its direct complement is #EBC2BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBBDCE and #EBD9BD gives you contrast without the vibration.