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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEC1EA — Periwinkle
#BEC1EA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 236° 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 #BEC1EA
- f3f4fb
- d0d2f0
- adb0e4
- 898ed9
- 666dcd
- 424bc2
- 343ba1
- 292e7e
- 1d215a
- 121437
- 060713
Color schemes using #BEC1EA
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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#BEC1EA FAQ
What color is #BEC1EA?
#BEC1EA is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 236 degrees, 51% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BEC1EA?
#BEC1EA is rgb(190, 193, 234) in RGB, hsl(236, 51%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 18%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEC1EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.01:1.
What colors go well with #BEC1EA?
Its direct complement is #EAE7BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAD1BE and #D7EABE gives you contrast without the vibration.