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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C7CCE0 — Periwinkle
#C7CCE0 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 228° 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 #C7CCE0
- f5f6fa
- d7dae9
- b9bfd8
- 9aa3c8
- 7c88b7
- 5e6ca6
- 4c588a
- 3b456b
- 2a314d
- 1a1e2f
- 090b10
Color schemes using #C7CCE0
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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#C7CCE0 FAQ
What color is #C7CCE0?
#C7CCE0 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 228 degrees, 29% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C7CCE0?
#C7CCE0 is rgb(199, 204, 224) in RGB, hsl(228, 29%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 9%, 0%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C7CCE0?
White text on this background reaches 1.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.14:1.
What colors go well with #C7CCE0?
Its direct complement is #E0DBC7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E0CFC7 and #D9E0C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.