analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBCEEC — Periwinkle
#BBCEEC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 217° 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.
#bbceec
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BBCEEC
- f3f6fc
- cedcf1
- aac1e7
- 85a7dd
- 618cd2
- 3c72c8
- 2f5da6
- 254882
- 1a345d
- 101f38
- 060b14
Color schemes using #BBCEEC
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
#BBCEEC FAQ
What color is #BBCEEC?
#BBCEEC is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 56% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBCEEC?
#BBCEEC is rgb(187, 206, 236) in RGB, hsl(217, 56%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 13%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBCEEC?
White text on this background reaches 1.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.15:1.
What colors go well with #BBCEEC?
Its direct complement is #ECD9BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ECC1BB and #E6ECBB gives you contrast without the vibration.