Powder Blue Color – #b0e0e6: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Sky reflected in a glass of milk. Powder blue color (#b0e0e6) has been the default nursery shade for at least sixty years because it calms the eye without going saccharine, and it flatters most skin tones. Every spring, sweater brands roll it out again like it’s a new idea.

Powder Blue Color Shades
Complementary colors
Triadic colors
Tints or lighter colors
Darker colors
Analogous colors
Monochromatic colors
#b0e0e6
Powder Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Powder Blue:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b0e0e6 |
| RGB | rgb(176,224,230) |
| HSL | hsl(187,51.9%,79.6%) |
| CMYK | 23, 3, 0, 10 |
| HSV | 187, 23, 90 |
| RGB % | 69, 88, 90 |
| XYZ | 58.8, 68.3, 84.9 |
| LAB | 86.2, -14.3, -8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.43 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 14.65 (passes WCAG AA) |
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