analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCC4EB — Periwinkle
#BCC4EB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 230° 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.
#bcc4eb
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Tints and shades of #BCC4EB
- f3f5fb
- cfd5f1
- abb5e6
- 8795db
- 6375d0
- 3f55c6
- 3144a4
- 263580
- 1b265c
- 111738
- 060814
Color schemes using #BCC4EB
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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#BCC4EB FAQ
What color is #BCC4EB?
#BCC4EB is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 230 degrees, 54% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCC4EB?
#BCC4EB is rgb(188, 196, 235) in RGB, hsl(230, 54%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 17%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCC4EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.23:1.
What colors go well with #BCC4EB?
Its direct complement is #EBE3BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBCCBC and #DBEBBC gives you contrast without the vibration.