analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBBBED — Periwinkle
#BBBBED is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 240° 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.
#bbbbed
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBBBED
- f3f3fc
- cecef2
- a9a9e8
- 8484de
- 5f5fd4
- 3a3acb
- 2d2da8
- 232383
- 19195e
- 0f0f39
- 050514
Color schemes using #BBBBED
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.
Nearby colors
#BBBBED FAQ
What color is #BBBBED?
#BBBBED is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBBBED?
#BBBBED is rgb(187, 187, 237) in RGB, hsl(240, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 21%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBBBED?
White text on this background reaches 1.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.44:1.
What colors go well with #BBBBED?
Its direct complement is #EDEDBB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDD4BB and #D4EDBB gives you contrast without the vibration.