#bbc5e2 - California Lilac color

This soft, powdery periwinkle blends pale sky blue with a whisper of lavender and cool gray undertones. It reads as a gentle pastel—calming, airy, and slightly muted—evoking misty mornings, faded denim, or a tranquil coastal sky. It pairs beautifully with crisp white, warm blush, deep navy, or brushed silver for a refined, serene palette. Ideal for bedrooms, spas, minimalist branding, or accents that need subtle sophistication without overwhelming visual presence.

color #bbc5e2

#bbc5e2 color RGB value is 187, 197, 226, and the CMYK value is 0.173, 0.128, 0.00, 0.114. Alternative names for that color are: california lilac, white, lightsteelblue, pigeon post, periwinkle, violet.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
187, 197, 226
rgb(187, 197, 226)
CMYK
0.173, 0.128, 0.00, 0.114
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sRGB
0.733, 0.773, 0.886
rgb(73.3% 77.3% 88.6%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.739, 0.767, 0.879
color(a98-rgb 0.739 0.767 0.879)
HCT
267, 20.0, 79.6
color(--hct 267 13.8% 79.6%)
HSL
225, 40.2, 81.0
hsl(225 40.2% 81%)
HSV
225, 17.3, 88.6
color(--hsv 225 17.3% 88.6%)
HWB
225, 73.3, 11.4
hwb(225 73.3% 11.4%)
Lab
79.4, 0.893, -15.7
lab(79.4 0.893 -15.7)
P3
0.740, 0.771, 0.876
color(display-p3 0.74 0.771 0.876)
XYZ D50
0.541, 0.557, 0.604
color(xyz-d50 0.541 0.557 0.604)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#bbc5e2
RGB:187 197 226
HSL:224.62deg 40.21% 80.98%
HEX:#e2d8bb
RGB:226 216 187
HSL:44.62deg 40.21% 80.98%

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