analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBBCE7 — Periwinkle
#BBBCE7 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 239° 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 #BBBCE7
- f4f4fb
- d1d1ef
- aeafe3
- 8c8dd6
- 696aca
- 4648be
- 37399e
- 2b2d7b
- 1f2058
- 131336
- 070713
Color schemes using #BBBCE7
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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#BBBCE7 FAQ
What color is #BBBCE7?
#BBBCE7 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 48% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBBCE7?
#BBBCE7 is rgb(187, 188, 231) in RGB, hsl(239, 48%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 19%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBBCE7?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.46:1.
What colors go well with #BBBCE7?
Its direct complement is #E7E6BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7D0BB and #D2E7BB gives you contrast without the vibration.