analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBBDE7 — Periwinkle
#BBBDE7 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 237° 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.
#bbbde7
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBBDE7
- f4f4fb
- d1d2ef
- aeb1e3
- 8c8fd6
- 696eca
- 464cbe
- 373d9e
- 2b2f7b
- 1f2258
- 131536
- 070713
Color schemes using #BBBDE7
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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#BBBDE7 FAQ
What color is #BBBDE7?
#BBBDE7 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 48% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBBDE7?
#BBBDE7 is rgb(187, 189, 231) in RGB, hsl(237, 48%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 18%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBBDE7?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.55:1.
What colors go well with #BBBDE7?
Its direct complement is #E7E5BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7CFBB and #D3E7BB gives you contrast without the vibration.