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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C4BEEA — Periwinkle
#C4BEEA 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.
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Tints and shades of #C4BEEA
- f4f3fb
- d4d0f0
- b4ade4
- 9489d9
- 7466cd
- 5342c2
- 4334a1
- 34297e
- 251d5a
- 171237
- 080613
Color schemes using #C4BEEA
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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#C4BEEA FAQ
What color is #C4BEEA?
#C4BEEA is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 51% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C4BEEA?
#C4BEEA is rgb(196, 190, 234) in RGB, hsl(248, 51%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 19%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C4BEEA?
White text on this background reaches 1.76:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.9:1.
What colors go well with #C4BEEA?
Its direct complement is #E4EABE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EADABE and #CEEABE gives you contrast without the vibration.