analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDBEEF — Periwinkle
#BDBEEF is a light saturated blue sitting at 239° 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.
#bdbeef
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDBEEF
- f3f3fc
- cdcef3
- a7a8ea
- 8183e1
- 5c5ed7
- 3638ce
- 2a2cac
- 202286
- 171860
- 0e0f3a
- 050515
Color schemes using #BDBEEF
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
#BDBEEF FAQ
What color is #BDBEEF?
#BDBEEF is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 61% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BDBEEF?
#BDBEEF is rgb(189, 190, 239) in RGB, hsl(239, 61%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 21%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDBEEF?
White text on this background reaches 1.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.78:1.
What colors go well with #BDBEEF?
Its direct complement is #EFEEBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFD5BD and #D7EFBD gives you contrast without the vibration.