analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBCAED — Periwinkle
#BBCAED is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 222° 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.
#bbcaed
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBCAED
- f3f6fc
- ced9f2
- a9bce8
- 849fde
- 5f82d4
- 3a65cb
- 2d52a8
- 234083
- 192e5e
- 0f1c39
- 050a14
Color schemes using #BBCAED
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
#BBCAED FAQ
What color is #BBCAED?
#BBCAED is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 222 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBCAED?
#BBCAED is rgb(187, 202, 237) in RGB, hsl(222, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 15%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBCAED?
White text on this background reaches 1.64:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.78:1.
What colors go well with #BBCAED?
Its direct complement is #EDDEBB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDC5BB and #E3EDBB gives you contrast without the vibration.