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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C3C4EF — Periwinkle
#C3C4EF is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 239° 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 #C3C4EF
- f3f3fc
- cecef2
- a9aae8
- 8485de
- 5f61d4
- 3a3ccb
- 2d2fa8
- 232583
- 191a5e
- 0f1039
- 050614
Color schemes using #C3C4EF
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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#C3C4EF FAQ
What color is #C3C4EF?
#C3C4EF is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 239 degrees, 58% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C3C4EF?
#C3C4EF is rgb(195, 196, 239) in RGB, hsl(239, 58%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 18%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C3C4EF?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.46:1.
What colors go well with #C3C4EF?
Its direct complement is #EFEEC3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFD8C3 and #D9EFC3 gives you contrast without the vibration.