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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9BBF2 — Periwinkle
#C9BBF2 is a light saturated purple sitting at 255° 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 #C9BBF2
- f5f2fd
- d5cbf5
- b6a3ee
- 967ce6
- 7754df
- 582dd7
- 4622b3
- 371b8c
- 271364
- 180c3d
- 080415
Color schemes using #C9BBF2
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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#C9BBF2 FAQ
What color is #C9BBF2?
#C9BBF2 is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 255 degrees, 68% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9BBF2?
#C9BBF2 is rgb(201, 187, 242) in RGB, hsl(255, 68%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 23%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9BBF2?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.87:1.
What colors go well with #C9BBF2?
Its direct complement is #E4F2BA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F2E4BA and #C8F2BA gives you contrast without the vibration.