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Powderblue Color — #B0E0E6

Complete color reference for #B0E0E6: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#B0E0E6
RGBrgb(176, 224, 230)
HSLhsl(187, 52%, 80%)
HSVhsv(187, 23%, 90%)
CMYKC:23% M:3% Y:0% K:10%
CSS Colorpowderblue
Decimal11591910
Luminance0.6825

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#B0E0E6 on White
Ratio: 1.43:1 — Fail
#B0E0E6 on Black
Ratio: 14.65:1 — AAA
White on #B0E0E6
Ratio: 1.43:1 — Fail
Black on #B0E0E6
Ratio: 14.65:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FBFDFE
100#F3FAFB
200#E7F6F8
300#DBF1F4
400#CCEBEF
500#B0E0E6
600#8DB3B8
700#6A868A
800#465A5C
900#2C383A

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #B0E0E6?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(176, 224, 230). The red channel is 176, green is 224, and blue is 230 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #B0E0E6?

The HSL value is hsl(187, 52%, 80%). Hue is 187°, saturation is 52%, and lightness is 80%.

Does #B0E0E6 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #B0E0E6 achieves a 1.43:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 14.65:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #B0E0E6?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #B0E0E6 is #E7B8B1.