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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C3E5EE — Powder Blue
#C3E5EE is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 193° 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 #C3E5EE
- f3fafc
- ceeaf1
- aadae7
- 85cadd
- 61bad2
- 3caac8
- 2f8ca6
- 256e82
- 1a4f5d
- 103038
- 061114
Color schemes using #C3E5EE
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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#C3E5EE FAQ
What color is #C3E5EE?
#C3E5EE is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 56% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C3E5EE?
#C3E5EE is rgb(195, 229, 238) in RGB, hsl(193, 56%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 4%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C3E5EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.76:1.
What colors go well with #C3E5EE?
Its direct complement is #EECDC3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEC3CF and #EEE2C3 gives you contrast without the vibration.