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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C7D6EC — Periwinkle
#C7D6EC is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 216° 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 #C7D6EC
- f4f7fb
- d1ddef
- aec3e3
- 8ba9d7
- 6890cb
- 4576bf
- 36609f
- 2a4b7c
- 1e3659
- 122136
- 070c13
Color schemes using #C7D6EC
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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#C7D6EC FAQ
What color is #C7D6EC?
#C7D6EC is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 216 degrees, 49% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C7D6EC?
#C7D6EC is rgb(199, 214, 236) in RGB, hsl(216, 49%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 9%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C7D6EC?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.26:1.
What colors go well with #C7D6EC?
Its direct complement is #EBDCC6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EBCAC6 and #E8EBC6 gives you contrast without the vibration.