analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEC4EF — Periwinkle
#BEC4EF is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 233° 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.
#bec4ef
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BEC4EF
- f3f4fc
- cdd2f3
- a8afe9
- 828de0
- 5d6bd6
- 3749cd
- 2b3aab
- 212d85
- 18205f
- 0e143a
- 050714
Color schemes using #BEC4EF
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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#BEC4EF FAQ
What color is #BEC4EF?
#BEC4EF is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 60% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BEC4EF?
#BEC4EF is rgb(190, 196, 239) in RGB, hsl(233, 60%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 18%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEC4EF?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.33:1.
What colors go well with #BEC4EF?
Its direct complement is #EFE9BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFD0BE and #DCEFBE gives you contrast without the vibration.