analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BED9E4 — Powder Blue
#BED9E4 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 197° 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.
#bed9e4
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BED9E4
- f4f9fa
- d3e5ed
- b2d2df
- 91bfd1
- 70acc3
- 4f98b5
- 3f7e96
- 316275
- 234654
- 152b33
- 080f12
Color schemes using #BED9E4
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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#BED9E4 FAQ
What color is #BED9E4?
#BED9E4 is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 41% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BED9E4?
#BED9E4 is rgb(190, 217, 228) in RGB, hsl(197, 41%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 5%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BED9E4?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.23:1.
What colors go well with #BED9E4?
Its direct complement is #E4C9BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4BEC6 and #E4DCBE gives you contrast without the vibration.