analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCCBEB — Periwinkle
#BCCBEB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 221° 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.
#bccbeb
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BCCBEB
- f3f6fb
- cfdaf1
- abbee6
- 87a2db
- 6385d0
- 3f69c6
- 3155a4
- 264380
- 1b305c
- 111d38
- 060a14
Color schemes using #BCCBEB
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
#BCCBEB FAQ
What color is #BCCBEB?
#BCCBEB is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 54% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCCBEB?
#BCCBEB is rgb(188, 203, 235) in RGB, hsl(221, 54%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 14%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCCBEB?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.88:1.
What colors go well with #BCCBEB?
Its direct complement is #EBDCBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBC5BC and #E2EBBC gives you contrast without the vibration.