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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C4D5EE — Periwinkle
#C4D5EE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 216° 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 #C4D5EE
- f3f7fc
- cfdcf1
- aac2e6
- 86a8dc
- 628ed1
- 3d74c7
- 305fa5
- 254a81
- 1b355c
- 102038
- 060b14
Color schemes using #C4D5EE
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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#C4D5EE FAQ
What color is #C4D5EE?
#C4D5EE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 55% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C4D5EE?
#C4D5EE is rgb(196, 213, 238) in RGB, hsl(216, 55%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 11%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C4D5EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.1:1.
What colors go well with #C4D5EE?
Its direct complement is #EEDDC4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEC8C4 and #EAEEC4 gives you contrast without the vibration.