analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BFDDEE — Powder Blue
#BFDDEE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 202° 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.
#bfddee
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- RGB
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- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BFDDEE
- f3f9fc
- cee5f2
- a9d1e8
- 84bdde
- 5fa9d4
- 3a95cb
- 2d7ba8
- 236083
- 19455e
- 0f2a39
- 050f14
Color schemes using #BFDDEE
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.
Nearby colors
#BFDDEE FAQ
What color is #BFDDEE?
#BFDDEE is a shade of powder blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 202 degrees, 58% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BFDDEE?
#BFDDEE is rgb(191, 221, 238) in RGB, hsl(202, 58%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 7%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BFDDEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.79:1.
What colors go well with #BFDDEE?
Its direct complement is #EED0BF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEBFC5 and #EEE8BF gives you contrast without the vibration.