analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBCBED — Periwinkle
#BBCBED is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 221° 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.
#bbcbed
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- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBCBED
- f3f6fc
- ced9f2
- a9bde8
- 84a0de
- 5f84d4
- 3a67cb
- 2d54a8
- 234183
- 192f5e
- 0f1d39
- 050a14
Color schemes using #BBCBED
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
#BBCBED FAQ
What color is #BBCBED?
#BBCBED is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBCBED?
#BBCBED is rgb(187, 203, 237) in RGB, hsl(221, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 14%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBCBED?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.88:1.
What colors go well with #BBCBED?
Its direct complement is #EDDDBB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDC4BB and #E4EDBB gives you contrast without the vibration.