analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBBCEC — Periwinkle
#BBBCEC 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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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BBBCEC
- f3f3fc
- cecff1
- aaabe7
- 8587dd
- 6163d2
- 3c3ec8
- 2f31a6
- 252682
- 1a1b5d
- 101138
- 060614
Color schemes using #BBBCEC
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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#BBBCEC FAQ
What color is #BBBCEC?
#BBBCEC is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 56% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBBCEC?
#BBBCEC is rgb(187, 188, 236) in RGB, hsl(239, 56%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 20%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBBCEC?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.52:1.
What colors go well with #BBBCEC?
Its direct complement is #ECEBBB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ECD3BB and #D4ECBB gives you contrast without the vibration.