analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5BDEB — Periwinkle
#C5BDEB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 250° 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.
#c5bdeb
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C5BDEB
- f5f3fb
- d5cff0
- b5ace5
- 9588da
- 7664cf
- 5640c4
- 4532a3
- 36277f
- 271c5b
- 171137
- 080614
Color schemes using #C5BDEB
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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#C5BDEB FAQ
What color is #C5BDEB?
#C5BDEB is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 250 degrees, 53% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C5BDEB?
#C5BDEB is rgb(197, 189, 235) in RGB, hsl(250, 53%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 20%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5BDEB?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.85:1.
What colors go well with #C5BDEB?
Its direct complement is #E3EBBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBDBBD and #CCEBBD gives you contrast without the vibration.