#BCC6E6 Hex Code
Color Name: Periwinkle (Crayola)
What is hex #BCC6E6 Color?
The color name of hex code #BCC6E6 is Periwinkle (Crayola). The RGB values are (188, 198, 230) which means it is composed of
31% red, 32% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:18 M:14 Y:0 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BCC6E6 has a hue of 226°, 18% saturation and a brightness value of 90%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #BCC6E6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Periwinkle (Crayola) |
| RGB Values | (188, 198, 230) |
| CMYK Values | (18%, 14%, 0%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (226°, 18%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCCFF |
| Inverse Color | #433919 [Pullman Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2708 C |
| Closest RAL | 7047 [Telegrey 4] |
| Complementary Color | #E6DCBC [Dutch White] |
| #BCC6E6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #CDCDCD |
| Desaturated | #D1D1D1 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #C7C7C7 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C6C6C6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DDDDDD |
Hex #BCC6E6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BCC6E6 is #E6DCBC which is called Dutch White. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BCC6E6 color is offered by #E6DCBC. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #BCC6E6 are #C7BCE6 and #BCDBE6, called Vodka and Beau Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BCC6E6 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BCC6E6 are #E6C7BC (Dust Storm) and #DBE6BC (Tea Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#BCC6E6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E6BCC6 (Cameo Pink) and #C6E6BC (Tea Green) along with #BCC6E6, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #BCC6E6 has #E6BCC6 (Cameo Pink), #E6DCBC (Dutch White) and #BCE6DC (Powder Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #BCC6E6 contains #E6BCDB (Thistle (Crayola)), #E6DCBC (Dutch White) and #BCE6C7 (Jet Stream). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #BCC6E6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BCC6E6 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of BCC6E6 Color
Tints
C9D1EB- D0D7EE
- D7DDF0
- DEE3F3
- E4E8F5
- EBEEF8
- F2F4FA
- F8F9FD
Tones
- B0B8D2
- AAB1C7
- A4AABD
- 9EA3B3
- 989CA9
- 92959F
- 8C8E94
- 86878A
Shades
- 969EB8
- 848BA1
- 71778A
- 5E6373
- 4B4F5C
- 383B45
- 26282E
- 131417
#BCC6E6 Color Patterns
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#BCC6E6 Gingham Checks
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#BCC6E6 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BCC6E6 Leaves Pattern
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#BCC6E6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BCC6E6 Trellis Pattern
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#BCC6E6 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
