analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C3EDEE — Powder Blue
#C3EDEE is a light moderately saturated teal sitting at 181° 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.
#c3edee
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #C3EDEE
- f3fbfc
- cef1f1
- aae6e7
- 85dbdd
- 61d0d2
- 3cc6c8
- 2fa4a6
- 258082
- 1a5c5d
- 103838
- 061414
Color schemes using #C3EDEE
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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#C3EDEE FAQ
What color is #C3EDEE?
#C3EDEE is a shade of powder blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 181 degrees, 56% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C3EDEE?
#C3EDEE is rgb(195, 237, 238) in RGB, hsl(181, 56%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C3EDEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.26:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.67:1.
What colors go well with #C3EDEE?
Its direct complement is #EEC4C3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEC3D8 and #EED9C3 gives you contrast without the vibration.