analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C4CEED — Periwinkle
#C4CEED is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 225° 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.
#c4ceed
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #C4CEED
- f3f5fb
- cfd8f0
- acbae5
- 889cda
- 647fcf
- 4061c4
- 324ea3
- 273d7f
- 1c2c5b
- 111b37
- 060914
Color schemes using #C4CEED
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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#C4CEED FAQ
What color is #C4CEED?
#C4CEED is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 225 degrees, 53% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C4CEED?
#C4CEED is rgb(196, 206, 237) in RGB, hsl(225, 53%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 13%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C4CEED?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.4:1.
What colors go well with #C4CEED?
Its direct complement is #EDE3C4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDCFC4 and #E3EDC4 gives you contrast without the vibration.