Powderblue colour (#B0E0E6)
Powderblue is light a cyan with hex code #B0E0E6, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 176, 224, 230; in HSL 187°, 52%, 80%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Powderblue colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Powderblue in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B0E0E6 |
| RGB | rgb(176, 224, 230) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.690, 0.878, 0.902 |
| HSL | hsl(187, 52%, 80%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 23%, 3%, 0%, 10% |
| CSS | color: powderblue; |
Shades and tints of Powderblue
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#d8f0f3 | #b1e0e7 | #8bd1da | #64c2ce | #3db2c2 | #318f9b | #256b74 | #18474e | #0c2427 |
Colours that go with Powderblue
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #e7b8b1 | |
| Triadic | #e7b1e0 | #e0e7b1 |
| Analogous | #b1c6e7 | #b1e7d2 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| lightblue | #add8e6 | very close |
| paleturquoise | #afeeee | very close |
| lightsteelblue | #b0c4de | very close |
| lightgray | #d3d3d3 | close |
| skyblue | #87ceeb | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Powderblue against white is 1.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 14.65:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Powderblue background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Powderblue?
#B0E0E6.
What is Powderblue in RGB?
rgb(176, 224, 230).
What colour is complementary to Powderblue?
#e7b8b1, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.