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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BAC4EE — Periwinkle
#BAC4EE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #BAC4EE
- f3f5fc
- cdd5f3
- a8b5e9
- 8295e0
- 5d75d6
- 3755cd
- 2b44ab
- 213585
- 18265f
- 0e173a
- 050814
Color schemes using #BAC4EE
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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#BAC4EE FAQ
What color is #BAC4EE?
#BAC4EE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 60% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BAC4EE?
#BAC4EE is rgb(186, 196, 238) in RGB, hsl(228, 60%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 18%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BAC4EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.22:1.
What colors go well with #BAC4EE?
Its direct complement is #EEE3BA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEC9BA and #DEEEBA gives you contrast without the vibration.