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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9C2EE — Periwinkle
#C9C2EE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 250° 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 #C9C2EE
- f4f3fc
- d4cef1
- b4aae7
- 9485dd
- 7461d2
- 533cc8
- 432fa6
- 342582
- 251a5d
- 171038
- 080614
Color schemes using #C9C2EE
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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#C9C2EE FAQ
What color is #C9C2EE?
#C9C2EE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 250 degrees, 56% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9C2EE?
#C9C2EE is rgb(201, 194, 238) in RGB, hsl(250, 56%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 18%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9C2EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.43:1.
What colors go well with #C9C2EE?
Its direct complement is #E7EEC3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEE0C3 and #D2EEC3 gives you contrast without the vibration.