analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5DDCD — Powder Blue
#C5DDCD is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 140° 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.
#c5ddcd
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C5DDCD
- f5f9f7
- d8e8dd
- bad7c4
- 9dc5aa
- 7fb491
- 62a377
- 4f8661
- 3e694c
- 2c4b36
- 1b2e21
- 09100c
Color schemes using #C5DDCD
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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#C5DDCD FAQ
What color is #C5DDCD?
#C5DDCD is a shade of powder blue in the green family. It has a hue of 140 degrees, 26% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C5DDCD?
#C5DDCD is rgb(197, 221, 205) in RGB, hsl(140, 26%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 7%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5DDCD?
White text on this background reaches 1.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.6:1.
What colors go well with #C5DDCD?
Its direct complement is #DDC5D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9C5DD and #DDC5C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.