analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDBCE7 — Periwinkle
#BDBCE7 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 241° 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 #BDBCE7
- f4f4fb
- d2d1ef
- b0afe2
- 8e8cd6
- 6b6ac9
- 4947bd
- 3a389d
- 2d2c7a
- 212058
- 141335
- 070713
Color schemes using #BDBCE7
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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#BDBCE7 FAQ
What color is #BDBCE7?
#BDBCE7 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 241 degrees, 47% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDBCE7?
#BDBCE7 is rgb(189, 188, 231) in RGB, hsl(241, 47%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 19%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDBCE7?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.51:1.
What colors go well with #BDBCE7?
Its direct complement is #E6E7BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7D2BC and #D0E7BC gives you contrast without the vibration.