analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDBBED — Periwinkle
#BDBBED is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 242° 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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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDBBED
- f3f3fc
- cfcef2
- aba9e8
- 8784de
- 635fd4
- 3e3acb
- 312da8
- 262383
- 1b195e
- 110f39
- 060514
Color schemes using #BDBBED
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
#BDBBED FAQ
What color is #BDBBED?
#BDBBED is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 242 degrees, 58% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDBBED?
#BDBBED is rgb(189, 187, 237) in RGB, hsl(242, 58%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 21%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDBBED?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.49:1.
What colors go well with #BDBBED?
Its direct complement is #EBEDBB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDD5BB and #D2EDBB gives you contrast without the vibration.