analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BECAEF — Periwinkle
#BECAEF 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.
#becaef
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BECAEF
- f3f5fc
- cdd7f3
- a8b8e9
- 829ae0
- 5d7bd6
- 375dcd
- 2b4bab
- 213a85
- 182a5f
- 0e193a
- 050914
Color schemes using #BECAEF
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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#BECAEF FAQ
What color is #BECAEF?
#BECAEF is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 60% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BECAEF?
#BECAEF is rgb(190, 202, 239) in RGB, hsl(225, 60%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 15%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BECAEF?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.88:1.
What colors go well with #BECAEF?
Its direct complement is #EFE2BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFCABE and #E2EFBE gives you contrast without the vibration.