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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEE9E6 — Powder Blue
#BEE9E6 is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 176° 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.
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Tints and shades of #BEE9E6
- f4fbfb
- d1efed
- aee3e0
- 8bd7d2
- 68cbc5
- 45bfb7
- 369f98
- 2a7c76
- 1e5955
- 123634
- 071312
Color schemes using #BEE9E6
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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#BEE9E6 FAQ
What color is #BEE9E6?
#BEE9E6 is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 176 degrees, 49% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BEE9E6?
#BEE9E6 is rgb(190, 233, 230) in RGB, hsl(176, 49%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 1%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEE9E6?
White text on this background reaches 1.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.99:1.
What colors go well with #BEE9E6?
Its direct complement is #E9BEC1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9BED6 and #E9D1BE gives you contrast without the vibration.