analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BECAEE — Periwinkle
#BECAEE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 225° 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 #BECAEE
- f3f5fc
- ced7f2
- a8b8e9
- 839adf
- 5e7cd5
- 385dcc
- 2c4ba9
- 223b84
- 182a5f
- 0f1a3a
- 050914
Color schemes using #BECAEE
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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#BECAEE FAQ
What color is #BECAEE?
#BECAEE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 59% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BECAEE?
#BECAEE is rgb(190, 202, 238) in RGB, hsl(225, 59%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 15%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BECAEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.87:1.
What colors go well with #BECAEE?
Its direct complement is #EEE2BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EECABE and #E2EEBE gives you contrast without the vibration.