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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9CBED — Periwinkle
#C9CBED is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 237° 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 #C9CBED
- f4f4fb
- d0d2ef
- adb0e4
- 8a8ed8
- 676ccc
- 444ac1
- 353ba0
- 2a2e7d
- 1e215a
- 121436
- 060713
Color schemes using #C9CBED
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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#C9CBED FAQ
What color is #C9CBED?
#C9CBED is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 237 degrees, 50% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9CBED?
#C9CBED is rgb(201, 203, 237) in RGB, hsl(237, 50%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 14%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9CBED?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.25:1.
What colors go well with #C9CBED?
Its direct complement is #EDEBC9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDDAC9 and #DDEDC9 gives you contrast without the vibration.