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#C9D0EE — Periwinkle
#C9D0EE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 229° 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 #C9D0EE
- f3f5fb
- d0d6f0
- acb6e5
- 8897da
- 6578ce
- 4159c3
- 3347a2
- 28387e
- 1d285b
- 111837
- 060913
Color schemes using #C9D0EE
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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#C9D0EE FAQ
What color is #C9D0EE?
#C9D0EE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 52% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9D0EE?
#C9D0EE is rgb(201, 208, 238) in RGB, hsl(229, 52%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 13%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9D0EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.74:1.
What colors go well with #C9D0EE?
Its direct complement is #EEE7C9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EED4C9 and #E2EEC9 gives you contrast without the vibration.