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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDD9FA — Periwinkle
#BDD9FA is a light saturated blue sitting at 212° 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 #BDD9FA
- f1f7fe
- c5defb
- 99c5f7
- 6eacf4
- 4294f1
- 177bee
- 0f64c6
- 0c4e9b
- 08386f
- 052243
- 020c18
Color schemes using #BDD9FA
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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#BDD9FA FAQ
What color is #BDD9FA?
#BDD9FA is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 212 degrees, 86% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BDD9FA?
#BDD9FA is rgb(189, 217, 250) in RGB, hsl(212, 86%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 13%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDD9FA?
White text on this background reaches 1.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.47:1.
What colors go well with #BDD9FA?
Its direct complement is #FADDBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FABFBD and #F8FABD gives you contrast without the vibration.