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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C1C6EB — Periwinkle
#C1C6EB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 233° 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 #C1C6EB
- f3f4fb
- d0d4f0
- adb3e4
- 8992d9
- 6672cd
- 4251c2
- 3441a1
- 29337e
- 1d245a
- 121637
- 060813
Color schemes using #C1C6EB
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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#C1C6EB FAQ
What color is #C1C6EB?
#C1C6EB is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 233 degrees, 51% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C1C6EB?
#C1C6EB is rgb(193, 198, 235) in RGB, hsl(233, 51%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 16%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C1C6EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.54:1.
What colors go well with #C1C6EB?
Its direct complement is #EBE6C1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBD1C1 and #DBEBC1 gives you contrast without the vibration.