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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5C3EE — Periwinkle
#C5C3EE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 243° 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 #C5C3EE
- f3f3fc
- d0cef1
- adaae7
- 8a85dd
- 6661d2
- 433cc8
- 352fa6
- 292582
- 1e1a5d
- 121038
- 060614
Color schemes using #C5C3EE
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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#C5C3EE FAQ
What color is #C5C3EE?
#C5C3EE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 243 degrees, 56% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C5C3EE?
#C5C3EE is rgb(197, 195, 238) in RGB, hsl(243, 56%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 18%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5C3EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.41:1.
What colors go well with #C5C3EE?
Its direct complement is #ECEEC3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEDBC3 and #D7EEC3 gives you contrast without the vibration.