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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCB4E9 — Periwinkle
#BCB4E9 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 249° 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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Tints and shades of #BCB4E9
- f4f3fc
- d4cff1
- b3aae6
- 9386dc
- 7262d1
- 523dc7
- 4230a5
- 332581
- 251b5c
- 161038
- 080614
Color schemes using #BCB4E9
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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#BCB4E9 FAQ
What color is #BCB4E9?
#BCB4E9 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 249 degrees, 55% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCB4E9?
#BCB4E9 is rgb(188, 180, 233) in RGB, hsl(249, 55%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 23%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCB4E9?
White text on this background reaches 1.94:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.84:1.
What colors go well with #BCB4E9?
Its direct complement is #E1E9B4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9D7B4 and #C7E9B4 gives you contrast without the vibration.