CSS named color
PowderBlue #B0E0E6
PowderBlue is a light cyan with the hex code #B0E0E6, which converts to rgb(176, 224, 230). Open #B0E0E6 in the converter to tweak it.
PowderBlue color values
| HEX | #B0E0E6 |
|---|---|
| HEX (shorthand) | — |
| RGB | rgb(176, 224, 230) |
| RGBA | rgba(176, 224, 230, 1) |
| 8-digit HEX | #B0E0E6FF |
| HSL | hsl(187, 52%, 80%) |
| HSV / HSB | 187°, 23%, 90% |
| CMYK | 23%, 3%, 0%, 10% |
| RGB 0–1 | 0.69, 0.878, 0.902 |
| Decimal | 11591910 |
| CSS keyword | powderblue |
How #B0E0E6 converts to RGB
Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: B0 → 176, E0 → 224, E6 → 230. That gives rgb(176, 224, 230). The step-by-step guide explains the math.
Shades of PowderBlue
Mixed toward black in 10% steps. Click a swatch to copy its hex.
Tints of PowderBlue
Mixed toward white in 10% steps.
Color harmonies
Hue rotations of PowderBlue on the HSL color wheel, keeping saturation and lightness fixed. The color harmony guide explains when each scheme works.
Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary
Triadic
Tetradic (square)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text | Background | Ratio | WCAG 2.x |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | PowderBlue | 1.43:1 | Fail |
| Black | PowderBlue | 14.65:1 | AAA |
Use black text on a powderblue background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.
Use PowderBlue in CSS
.element {
color: powderblue; /* keyword */
background-color: #B0E0E6; /* hex */
border-color: rgb(176 224 230 / 50%); /* 50% transparent */
}Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #B0E0E680 is PowderBlue at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.
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FAQ
What is the HEX code for PowderBlue?
The CSS named color powderblue is #B0E0E6 in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: powderblue; or color: #B0E0E6; — both produce the same pixel.
What is PowderBlue in RGB?
PowderBlue is rgb(176, 224, 230): red 176, green 224, blue 230 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (0.69, 0.878, 0.902).
Is white or black text more readable on PowderBlue?
Black text is more readable. White on #B0E0E6 has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (Fail), black on #B0E0E6 has 14.65:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.