analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C4DEC5 — Powder Blue
#C4DEC5 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 122° 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.
#c4dec5
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- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C4DEC5
- f5f9f5
- d7e9d8
- b9d8ba
- 9bc79d
- 7db67f
- 5fa561
- 4d884f
- 3c6a3d
- 2b4c2c
- 1a2e1b
- 091009
Color schemes using #C4DEC5
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.
Nearby colors
#C4DEC5 FAQ
What color is #C4DEC5?
#C4DEC5 is a shade of powder blue in the green family. It has a hue of 122 degrees, 28% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C4DEC5?
#C4DEC5 is rgb(196, 222, 197) in RGB, hsl(122, 28%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 11%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C4DEC5?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.6:1.
What colors go well with #C4DEC5?
Its direct complement is #DEC4DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D2C4DE and #DEC4D0 gives you contrast without the vibration.