analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C3BDEB — Periwinkle
#C3BDEB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 248° 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.
#c3bdeb
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- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C3BDEB
- f4f3fb
- d4cff0
- b3ace5
- 9388da
- 7264cf
- 5140c4
- 4132a3
- 33277f
- 241c5b
- 161137
- 080614
Color schemes using #C3BDEB
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
#C3BDEB FAQ
What color is #C3BDEB?
#C3BDEB is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 53% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C3BDEB?
#C3BDEB is rgb(195, 189, 235) in RGB, hsl(248, 53%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 20%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C3BDEB?
White text on this background reaches 1.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.8:1.
What colors go well with #C3BDEB?
Its direct complement is #E4EBBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBDABD and #CEEBBD gives you contrast without the vibration.