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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4C8EE — Periwinkle
#B4C8EE is a light saturated blue sitting at 219° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #B4C8EE
- f3f6fc
- ccdaf3
- a6beeb
- 80a2e2
- 5a86d9
- 336ad1
- 2756ae
- 1f4388
- 163061
- 0d1d3b
- 050a15
Color schemes using #B4C8EE
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#B4C8EE FAQ
What color is #B4C8EE?
#B4C8EE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 63% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B4C8EE?
#B4C8EE is rgb(180, 200, 238) in RGB, hsl(219, 63%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 16%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4C8EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.44:1.
What colors go well with #B4C8EE?
Its direct complement is #EEDAB4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEBDB4 and #E5EEB4 gives you contrast without the vibration.