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Powder Blue#B0E0E6

Powder Blue color code is #B0E0E6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with powder blue.

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Powder Blue Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Powder Blue is 0.6825. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.43:1 against white and 14.65:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

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Powder Blue on white1.43:1Fail
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Powder Blue on black14.65:1AAA
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White on Powder Blue1.43:1Fail
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Black on Powder Blue14.65:1AAA

Powder Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Powder Blue?+
The hex code for Powder Blue is #B0E0E6. In RGB it's rgb(176, 224, 230), and in HSL it's hsl(187, 52%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of Powder Blue?+
Powder Blue in RGB is (176, 224, 230). Written in CSS: rgb(176, 224, 230).
What is the CMYK value of Powder Blue?+
Powder Blue converts to CMYK(23%, 3%, 0%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B0E0E6.
Is powder blue a warm or cool color?+
Powder Blue (#B0E0E6) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 187° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does powder blue belong to?+
Powder Blue belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 187°, 52%, 80% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is powder blue accessible for body text on a white background?+
Powder Blue on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.43:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for powder blue?+
The nearest Pantone match for Powder Blue (#B0E0E6) is 14-4318 Powder Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Powder Blue in design

Practical guidance for using powder blue (#B0E0E6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Powder Blue (#B0E0E6) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Powder Blue (#B0E0E6) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Powder Blue flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

Powder Blue works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.