analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDC3EB — Periwinkle
#BDC3EB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 232° 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.
#bdc3eb
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDC3EB
- f3f4fb
- cfd4f0
- acb3e5
- 8893da
- 6472cf
- 4051c4
- 3241a3
- 27337f
- 1c245b
- 111637
- 060814
Color schemes using #BDC3EB
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
#BDC3EB FAQ
What color is #BDC3EB?
#BDC3EB is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 232 degrees, 53% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BDC3EB?
#BDC3EB is rgb(189, 195, 235) in RGB, hsl(232, 53%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 17%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDC3EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.17:1.
What colors go well with #BDC3EB?
Its direct complement is #EBE4BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBCEBD and #DAEBBD gives you contrast without the vibration.