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#C9BEF8 — Periwinkle
#C9BEF8 is a light saturated blue sitting at 251° 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 #C9BEF8
- f3f1fe
- d0c7f9
- ac9cf5
- 8972f0
- 6547ec
- 421de7
- 3414c1
- 281096
- 1d0b6c
- 120742
- 060217
Color schemes using #C9BEF8
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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#C9BEF8 FAQ
What color is #C9BEF8?
#C9BEF8 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 251 degrees, 81% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9BEF8?
#C9BEF8 is rgb(201, 190, 248) in RGB, hsl(251, 81%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 23%, 0%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9BEF8?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.2:1.
What colors go well with #C9BEF8?
Its direct complement is #EEF8BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F8E6BE and #D1F8BE gives you contrast without the vibration.