analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5E2DB — Powder Blue
#C5E2DB is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 166° 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 #C5E2DB
- f5faf9
- d6eae5
- b6dad2
- 97cbbf
- 78bbab
- 59ab98
- 478e7d
- 386f62
- 284f46
- 18302b
- 09110f
Color schemes using #C5E2DB
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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#C5E2DB FAQ
What color is #C5E2DB?
#C5E2DB is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 166 degrees, 33% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C5E2DB?
#C5E2DB is rgb(197, 226, 219) in RGB, hsl(166, 33%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 3%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5E2DB?
White text on this background reaches 1.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.28:1.
What colors go well with #C5E2DB?
Its direct complement is #E2C5CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E2C5DA and #E2CDC5 gives you contrast without the vibration.