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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ACC0EC — Periwinkle
#ACC0EC is a light saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #ACC0EC
- f3f6fc
- ccd9f3
- a6bceb
- 809fe2
- 5a82d9
- 3365d1
- 2752ae
- 1f4088
- 162e61
- 0d1c3b
- 050a15
Color schemes using #ACC0EC
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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#ACC0EC FAQ
What color is #ACC0EC?
#ACC0EC is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 63% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ACC0EC?
#ACC0EC is rgb(172, 192, 236) in RGB, hsl(221, 63%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 19%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ACC0EC?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.51:1.
What colors go well with #ACC0EC?
Its direct complement is #ECD8AC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ECB8AC and #E0ECAC gives you contrast without the vibration.