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#C6C9EB — Periwinkle
#C6C9EB is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 235° 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 #C6C9EB
- f4f4fb
- d1d3ef
- aeb3e3
- 8c92d6
- 6971ca
- 4650be
- 37409e
- 2b327b
- 1f2458
- 131636
- 070813
Color schemes using #C6C9EB
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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#C6C9EB FAQ
What color is #C6C9EB?
#C6C9EB is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 235 degrees, 48% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C6C9EB?
#C6C9EB is rgb(198, 201, 235) in RGB, hsl(235, 48%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 14%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C6C9EB?
White text on this background reaches 1.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.96:1.
What colors go well with #C6C9EB?
Its direct complement is #EBE8C6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBD6C6 and #DCEBC6 gives you contrast without the vibration.