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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9BCE7 — Periwinkle
#C9BCE7 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 258° 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 #C9BCE7
- f6f4fb
- dad1ef
- beafe2
- a28cd6
- 866ac9
- 6b47bd
- 57389d
- 442c7a
- 302058
- 1d1335
- 0a0713
Color schemes using #C9BCE7
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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#C9BCE7 FAQ
What color is #C9BCE7?
#C9BCE7 is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 258 degrees, 47% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9BCE7?
#C9BCE7 is rgb(201, 188, 231) in RGB, hsl(258, 47%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 19%, 0%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9BCE7?
White text on this background reaches 1.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.83:1.
What colors go well with #C9BCE7?
Its direct complement is #DAE7BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E7DEBC and #C4E7BC gives you contrast without the vibration.