analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCBCE6 — Periwinkle
#BCBCE6 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #BCBCE6
- f4f4fb
- d2d2ee
- afafe2
- 8d8dd5
- 6b6bc8
- 4949bc
- 3a3a9c
- 2d2d79
- 202057
- 141435
- 070713
Color schemes using #BCBCE6
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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#BCBCE6 FAQ
What color is #BCBCE6?
#BCBCE6 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 46% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCBCE6?
#BCBCE6 is rgb(188, 188, 230) in RGB, hsl(240, 46%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 18%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCBCE6?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.47:1.
What colors go well with #BCBCE6?
Its direct complement is #E6E6BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E6D1BC and #D1E6BC gives you contrast without the vibration.