analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCBEDC — Silver
#BCBEDC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 236° 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.
#bcbedc
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BCBEDC
- f5f5fa
- d6d8ea
- b8bad9
- 999cc9
- 7a7eb9
- 5b60a9
- 4a4e8c
- 393d6d
- 292c4e
- 191a2f
- 090911
Color schemes using #BCBEDC
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
#BCBEDC FAQ
What color is #BCBEDC?
#BCBEDC is a shade of silver in the blue family. It has a hue of 236 degrees, 31% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCBEDC?
#BCBEDC is rgb(188, 190, 220) in RGB, hsl(236, 31%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 14%, 0%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCBEDC?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.54:1.
What colors go well with #BCBEDC?
Its direct complement is #DCDABC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DCCABC and #CEDCBC gives you contrast without the vibration.