analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C2D0E5 — Periwinkle
#C2D0E5 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 216° 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.
#c2d0e5
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #C2D0E5
- f4f7fa
- d3ddec
- b3c4de
- 92abd0
- 7191c2
- 5078b4
- 406295
- 324c74
- 243754
- 162133
- 080c12
Color schemes using #C2D0E5
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.
Nearby colors
#C2D0E5 FAQ
What color is #C2D0E5?
#C2D0E5 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 40% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C2D0E5?
#C2D0E5 is rgb(194, 208, 229) in RGB, hsl(216, 40%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 9%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C2D0E5?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.45:1.
What colors go well with #C2D0E5?
Its direct complement is #E5D7C2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5C6C2 and #E2E5C2 gives you contrast without the vibration.