Powder Blue

Q: How do I use #B3E3E6 in CSS?

You can use #B3E3E6 in CSS with: background-color: #B3E3E6; or color: #B3E3E6; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 227, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 1%, 0%, 10%.

#B3E3E6

Powder Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #B3E3E6. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 179, 227, 230 in digital design or CMYK 22%, 1%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Powder Blue color values

HEX: #B3E3E6
RGB: 179, 227, 230
HSL: 184°, 50%, 80%
CMYK: 22, 1, 0, 10

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Powder Blue sits at 184° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Powder Blue is rendered as rgb(179, 227, 230), where the blue channel is highest at 230, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Powder Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 22C 1M 0Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (22%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Powder Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B3E3E6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 227, 230;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B3E3E6',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 22%
M: 1%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(179, 227, 230)
rgba(179, 227, 230, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 184° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B3E3E6?

#B3E3E6 is Powder Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 179, 227, 230. It has a hue of 184°, 50% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B3E3E6?

The RGB color code for #B3E3E6 is rgb(179, 227, 230). This means it contains 179 red, 227 green, and 230 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Powder Blue a warm or cool color?

Powder Blue (#B3E3E6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B3E3E6 in CSS?

You can use #B3E3E6 in CSS with: background-color: #B3E3E6; or color: #B3E3E6; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 227, 230). For print design, use CMYK: 22%, 1%, 0%, 10%.