analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEBCE7 — Periwinkle
#BEBCE7 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 243° 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 #BEBCE7
- f4f4fb
- d3d1ef
- b1afe2
- 908cd6
- 6f6ac9
- 4d47bd
- 3e389d
- 302c7a
- 222058
- 151335
- 070713
Color schemes using #BEBCE7
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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#BEBCE7 FAQ
What color is #BEBCE7?
#BEBCE7 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 243 degrees, 47% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BEBCE7?
#BEBCE7 is rgb(190, 188, 231) in RGB, hsl(243, 47%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 19%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEBCE7?
White text on this background reaches 1.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.54:1.
What colors go well with #BEBCE7?
Its direct complement is #E5E7BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7D3BC and #CFE7BC gives you contrast without the vibration.