analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDE9EF — Powder Blue
#BDE9EF is a light 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.
#bde9ef
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Tints and shades of #BDE9EF
- f3fbfc
- cdeef3
- a7e2ea
- 81d5e1
- 5cc9d7
- 36bcce
- 2a9cac
- 207a86
- 175860
- 0e353a
- 051315
Color schemes using #BDE9EF
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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#BDE9EF FAQ
What color is #BDE9EF?
#BDE9EF is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 61% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BDE9EF?
#BDE9EF is rgb(189, 233, 239) in RGB, hsl(187, 61%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 3%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDE9EF?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.07:1.
What colors go well with #BDE9EF?
Its direct complement is #EFC3BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFBDD0 and #EFDCBD gives you contrast without the vibration.