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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BECEF9 — Periwinkle
#BECEF9 is a light saturated blue sitting at 224° 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 #BECEF9
- f1f4fe
- c6d4fa
- 9bb3f6
- 7093f2
- 4572ee
- 1a52ea
- 1241c3
- 0e3398
- 0a256d
- 061642
- 020817
Color schemes using #BECEF9
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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#BECEF9 FAQ
What color is #BECEF9?
#BECEF9 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 224 degrees, 83% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BECEF9?
#BECEF9 is rgb(190, 206, 249) in RGB, hsl(224, 83%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 17%, 0%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BECEF9?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.39:1.
What colors go well with #BECEF9?
Its direct complement is #F9E9BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F9CBBE and #EBF9BE gives you contrast without the vibration.