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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C1B9E9 — Periwinkle
#C1B9E9 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 250° 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 #C1B9E9
- f5f3fb
- d5d0f0
- b6ace5
- 9688da
- 7665ce
- 5741c3
- 4633a2
- 36287e
- 271d5b
- 181137
- 080613
Color schemes using #C1B9E9
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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#C1B9E9 FAQ
What color is #C1B9E9?
#C1B9E9 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 250 degrees, 52% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C1B9E9?
#C1B9E9 is rgb(193, 185, 233) in RGB, hsl(250, 52%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 21%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C1B9E9?
White text on this background reaches 1.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.38:1.
What colors go well with #C1B9E9?
Its direct complement is #E1E9B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E9D9B9 and #C9E9B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.