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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9BBEE — Periwinkle
#B9BBEE is a light saturated blue sitting at 238° 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 #B9BBEE
- f3f3fc
- cdcef3
- a7a9ea
- 8185e1
- 5c60d7
- 363bce
- 2a2eac
- 202486
- 171a60
- 0e103a
- 050515
Color schemes using #B9BBEE
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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#B9BBEE FAQ
What color is #B9BBEE?
#B9BBEE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 61% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B9BBEE?
#B9BBEE is rgb(185, 187, 238) in RGB, hsl(238, 61%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 21%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9BBEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.41:1.
What colors go well with #B9BBEE?
Its direct complement is #EEECB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EED2B9 and #D5EEB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.