analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCBDE7 — Periwinkle
#BCBDE7 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 239° 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.
#bcbde7
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #BCBDE7
- f4f4fb
- d1d2ef
- afb0e2
- 8c8ed6
- 6a6bc9
- 4749bd
- 383a9d
- 2c2d7a
- 202158
- 131435
- 070713
Color schemes using #BCBDE7
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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#BCBDE7 FAQ
What color is #BCBDE7?
#BCBDE7 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 47% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCBDE7?
#BCBDE7 is rgb(188, 189, 231) in RGB, hsl(239, 47%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 18%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCBDE7?
White text on this background reaches 1.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.57:1.
What colors go well with #BCBDE7?
Its direct complement is #E7E6BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7D0BC and #D2E7BC gives you contrast without the vibration.