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#B3DBE8 Hex Code

Color Name: Powder Blue

What is hex #B3DBE8 Color?

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The color name of hex code #B3DBE8 is Powder Blue. The RGB values are (179, 219, 232) which means it is composed of 28% red, 35% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:23 M:6 Y:0 K:9. In the HSV/HSB scale, #B3DBE8 has a hue of 195°, 23% saturation and a brightness value of 91%.
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 #B3DBE8 Color Codes

Color NamePowder Blue
RGB Values(179, 219, 232)
CMYK Values(23%, 6%, 0%, 9%)
HSV/HSB Values(195°, 23%, 91%)
Closest Web Safe#CCCCFF
Inverse Color#4C2417 [Caput Mortuum]
Closest Pantone®290 C
Closest RAL7047 [Telegrey 4]
Complementary Color#E8C0B3 [Desert Sand]
#B3DBE8 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#D2D2D2
Desaturated#CECECE
Weighted Average (Most Common)#D0D0D0
Weighted Average (Luma)#D3D3D3
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#E3E3E3

Hex #B3DBE8 Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of B3DBE8. Complementary color is E8C0B3

Complementary Palette

The complement of #B3DBE8 is #E8C0B3 which is called Desert Sand. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #B3DBE8 color is offered by #E8C0B3. 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.

B3DBE8 E8C0B3
Analogous color palette with (B3DBE8, B3C1E8 and B3E8DB)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #B3DBE8 are #B3C1E8 and #B3E8DB, called Light Steel Blue and Powder Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #B3DBE8 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.

B3DBE8 B3C1E8 B3E8DB
Split Complementary color palette with (B3DBE8, E8B3C1 and E8DBB3)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #B3DBE8 are #E8B3C1 (Metallic Pink) and #E8DBB3 (Cookies And Cream). 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.

B3DBE8 E8B3C1 E8DBB3
Triadic color palette with (B3DBE8, E8B3DB and DBE8B3)

Triadic Palette

#B3DBE8 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E8B3DB (Thistle (Crayola)) and #DBE8B3 (Tea Green) along with #B3DBE8, 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.

B3DBE8 E8B3DB DBE8B3
Tetradic color palette with (B3DBE8, E8B3DB, E8C0B3 and B3E8C0)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #B3DBE8 has #E8B3DB (Thistle (Crayola)), #E8C0B3 (Desert Sand) and #B3E8C0 (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.

B3DBE8 E8B3DB E8C0B3 B3E8C0
Square color palette with (B3DBE8, DBB3E8, E8C0B3 and C1E8B3)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #B3DBE8 contains #DBB3E8 (Thistle), #E8C0B3 (Desert Sand) and #C1E8B3 (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.

B3DBE8 DBB3E8 E8C0B3 C1E8B3
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Hex #B3DBE8 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #B3DBE8 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.

B3DBE8 B9B3E8 E6B3E8 E8B3BC E8D7B3 CCE8B3 B3E8C8

Tints, Tones & Shades of B3DBE8 Color

Tints

  • Transparent C2E2EDC2E2ED
  • Transparent CAE6EFCAE6EF
  • Transparent D1E9F1D1E9F1
  • Transparent D9EDF4D9EDF4
  • Transparent E1F1F6E1F1F6
  • Transparent E8F4F8E8F4F8
  • Transparent F0F8FAF0F8FA
  • Transparent F7FBFDF7FBFD

Tones

  • Transparent A9C9D3A9C9D3
  • Transparent A4C0C9A4C0C9
  • Transparent 9FB7BE9FB7BE
  • Transparent 9AAEB49AAEB4
  • Transparent 94A4AA94A4AA
  • Transparent 8F9B9F8F9B9F
  • Transparent 8A92958A9295
  • Transparent 85898A85898A

Shades

  • Transparent 8FAFBA8FAFBA
  • Transparent 7D99A27D99A2
  • Transparent 6B838B6B838B
  • Transparent 5A6E745A6E74
  • Transparent 48585D48585D
  • Transparent 364246364246
  • Transparent 242C2E242C2E
  • Transparent 121617121617

#B3DBE8 Color Patterns

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    #B3DBE8 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #B3DBE8 Trellis Pattern

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    #B3DBE8 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.