analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCBCEB — Periwinkle
#BCBCEB 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 #BCBCEB
- f3f3fb
- cfcff1
- ababe6
- 8787db
- 6363d0
- 3f3fc6
- 3131a4
- 262680
- 1b1b5c
- 111138
- 060614
Color schemes using #BCBCEB
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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#BCBCEB FAQ
What color is #BCBCEB?
#BCBCEB is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 54% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCBCEB?
#BCBCEB is rgb(188, 188, 235) in RGB, hsl(240, 54%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 20%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCBCEB?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.53:1.
What colors go well with #BCBCEB?
Its direct complement is #EBEBBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBD4BC and #D4EBBC gives you contrast without the vibration.