analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEBDEB — Periwinkle
#BEBDEB 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.
#bebdeb
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BEBDEB
- f3f3fb
- d0cff0
- acace5
- 8988da
- 6664cf
- 4240c4
- 3432a3
- 29277f
- 1d1c5b
- 121137
- 060614
Color schemes using #BEBDEB
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
#BEBDEB FAQ
What color is #BEBDEB?
#BEBDEB is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 241 degrees, 53% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BEBDEB?
#BEBDEB is rgb(190, 189, 235) in RGB, hsl(241, 53%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 20%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEBDEB?
White text on this background reaches 1.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.67:1.
What colors go well with #BEBDEB?
Its direct complement is #EAEBBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBD4BD and #D3EBBD gives you contrast without the vibration.