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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C2CAEA — Periwinkle
#C2CAEA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #C2CAEA
- f4f5fb
- d1d7ef
- aeb8e3
- 8b9ad7
- 687ccb
- 455dbf
- 364b9f
- 2a3b7c
- 1e2a59
- 121a36
- 070913
Color schemes using #C2CAEA
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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#C2CAEA FAQ
What color is #C2CAEA?
#C2CAEA is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 49% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C2CAEA?
#C2CAEA is rgb(194, 202, 234) in RGB, hsl(228, 49%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 14%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C2CAEA?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.93:1.
What colors go well with #C2CAEA?
Its direct complement is #EAE2C2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EACEC2 and #DEEAC2 gives you contrast without the vibration.