Codes & values
- Color Name
Powder Blue - Color ID
KDF-C-11591910 - HEX
#B0E0E6 - RGB
rgb(176, 224, 230) - RGBA
rgba(176, 224, 230, 1) - HSL
hsl(187, 52%, 80%) - HSLA
hsla(187, 52%, 80%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(187, 23%, 90%) - CMYK
cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 10%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Powder Blue?
- #B0E0E6
- What is Powder Blue RGB?
- rgb(176, 224, 230)
- What is Powder Blue HSL?
- hsl(187, 52%, 80%)
- What is Powder Blue CMYK?
- cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 10%)
What is Powder Blue?
Powder Blue is a curated cyan family color at #B0E0E6. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui and matches the CSS named color keyword. This shade classifies as light — best as backgrounds, soft UI fills, or pastel accents. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Powder Blue HEX code
The HEX code for Powder Blue is #B0E0E6. Paste it into CSS as color: #B0E0E6; or background-color: #B0E0E6;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (b0e0e6).
Powder Blue RGB
Powder Blue in RGB is rgb(176, 224, 230) (channels R 176, G 224, B 230). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(176, 224, 230, 1).
Powder Blue HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(187, 52%, 80%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(187, 23%, 90%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Powder Blue CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Powder Blue is cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 10%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Powder Blue
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #93BBC0, #759599, #587073, #3B4B4D, #1D2526. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Powder Blue
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #BDE5EA, #CAEAEE, #D8F0F3, #E5F5F7, #F2FAFB. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Powder Blue
Complementary pairing: #B0E0E6, #E6B6B0. Analogous neighbors: #B0E6D1, #B0E0E6, #B0C5E6. Triadic accents: #B0E0E6, #E6B0E0, #E0E6B0. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Powder Blue color combinations
A practical combo: primary #B0E0E6, complementary accent #E6B6B0, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #B0E0E6, #E6B0C5, #E6D1B0.
Powder Blue in web design
Cyan and teal feel modern and technical. They suit dashboards, SaaS accents, and ocean-inspired branding when balanced with neutrals.
Powder Blue in branding
Teal brands feel fresh and digital-native — popular with fintech and travel startups. Contrast vs white is 1.43:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 14.65:1.
Powder Blue as a pastel
Powder Blue sits in the pastel range — high lightness, softer saturation. Use it for wellness, kids, and spring campaigns; pair with deeper companions for hierarchy.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Powder Blue?
- Powder Blue: #B0E0E6.
- What is Powder Blue RGB?
- Powder Blue: rgb(176, 224, 230).
- What is Powder Blue HSL?
- Powder Blue: hsl(187, 52%, 80%).
- What is Powder Blue CMYK?
- Powder Blue: cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 10%).
- What colors go with Powder Blue?
- Try complementary #B0E0E6, #E6B6B0 or analogous #B0E6D1, #B0E0E6, #B0C5E6.
- Is Powder Blue good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (1.43:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 1.43:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 14.65:1. Complementary swatch: #B0E0E6, #E6B6B0.
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