#B0E0E6 Hex Code
Color Name: Powder Blue
What is hex #B0E0E6 Color?
The color name of hex code #B0E0E6 is Powder Blue. The RGB values are (176, 224, 230) which means it is composed of
28% red, 36% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:24 M:3 Y:0 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B0E0E6 has a hue of 187°, 23% saturation and a brightness value of 90%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #B0E0E6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Powder Blue |
| RGB Values | (176, 224, 230) |
| CMYK Values | (24%, 3%, 0%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (187°, 23%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #99CCFF |
| Inverse Color | #4F1F19 [Caput Mortuum] |
| Closest Pantone® | 317 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #E6B6B0 [Pale Chestnut] |
| #B0E0E6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #D2D2D2 |
| Desaturated | #CBCBCB |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #D2D2D2 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #D6D6D6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E4E4E4 |
Hex #B0E0E6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #B0E0E6 is #E6B6B0 which is called Pale Chestnut. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B0E0E6 color is offered by #E6B6B0. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #B0E0E6 are #B0C5E6 and #B0E6D1, called Light Steel Blue and Magic Mint, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B0E0E6 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #B0E0E6 are #E6B0C5 (Pink Pearl) and #E6D1B0 (Desert Sand). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#B0E0E6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E6B0E0 (Thistle (Crayola)) and #E0E6B0 (Cookies And Cream) along with #B0E0E6, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #B0E0E6 has #E6B0E0 (Thistle (Crayola)), #E6B6B0 (Pale Chestnut) and #B0E6B6 (Celadon). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #B0E0E6 contains #D1B0E6 (Tropical Violet), #E6B6B0 (Pale Chestnut) and #C5E6B0 (Tea Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #B0E0E6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #B0E0E6 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of B0E0E6 Color
Tints
C0E6EB- C8E9EE
- D0ECF0
- D8F0F3
- DFF3F5
- E7F6F8
- EFF9FA
- F7FCFD
Tones
- A6CDD2
- A2C3C7
- 9DBABD
- 98B0B3
- 93A6A9
- 8E9D9F
- 8A9394
- 858A8A
Shades
- 8DB3B8
- 7B9DA1
- 6A868A
- 587073
- 465A5C
- 354345
- 232D2E
- 121617
#B0E0E6 Color Patterns
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#B0E0E6 Gingham Checks
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#B0E0E6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#B0E0E6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#B0E0E6 Trellis Pattern
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#B0E0E6 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.