A study in teal
Powder Blue
#B0E0E6
- Family
- Teal
- L
- 0.875
- C
- 0.050
- H
- 206°
Notes
Powder Blue is the pale, slightly cyan-leaning blue of soft baby blanket fabric. The CSS hex sits between Light Blue and Pale Turquoise, with low chroma at high lightness. Beauty, wellness, and baby-product brands use it as a quiet background. Pair with deep navy for type, or with charcoal for a more neutral palette. Against pure white the difference is subtle, so it works as a layered surface or panel. The cool undertone suits medical and clinical branding contexts as well, where a hint of fresh air is wanted without committing to a saturated accent.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Powder Blue?
Powder Blue is the pale, slightly cyan-leaning blue of soft baby blanket fabric. The CSS hex sits between Light Blue and Pale Turquoise, with low chroma at high lightness. Its hex code is #B0E0E6.
What are the tints and shades of Powder Blue?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Powder Blue (#B0E0E6) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Powder Blue?
Its complementary color is #F6CAC5. Triadic partners are #E8CBE8 and #E5D4B1; analogous neighbours are #B7DCF3 and #B4E1D4.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Powder Blue?
Powder Blue is #B0E0E6 - OKLCH 0.875 0.050 206°, rgb(176 224 230), in the teal family.