analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C3BEEE — Periwinkle
#C3BEEE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 246° 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.
#c3beee
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Tints and shades of #C3BEEE
- f4f3fc
- d1cef2
- afa8e9
- 8c83df
- 6a5ed5
- 4738cc
- 382ca9
- 2c2284
- 20185f
- 130f3a
- 070514
Color schemes using #C3BEEE
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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#C3BEEE FAQ
What color is #C3BEEE?
#C3BEEE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 246 degrees, 59% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C3BEEE?
#C3BEEE is rgb(195, 190, 238) in RGB, hsl(246, 59%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 20%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C3BEEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.92:1.
What colors go well with #C3BEEE?
Its direct complement is #E9EEBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEDBBE and #D1EEBE gives you contrast without the vibration.