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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDB7EB — Periwinkle
#BDB7EB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 247° 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 #BDB7EB
- f4f3fc
- d2cef2
- b1a9e8
- 8f84dd
- 6d60d3
- 4b3bc9
- 3c2ea7
- 2f2483
- 221a5e
- 141039
- 070514
Color schemes using #BDB7EB
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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#BDB7EB FAQ
What color is #BDB7EB?
#BDB7EB is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 247 degrees, 57% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDB7EB?
#BDB7EB is rgb(189, 183, 235) in RGB, hsl(247, 57%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 22%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDB7EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.14:1.
What colors go well with #BDB7EB?
Its direct complement is #E5EBB7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBD7B7 and #CBEBB7 gives you contrast without the vibration.