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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9DBEE — Periwinkle
#C9DBEE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 211° 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 #C9DBEE
- f3f7fb
- d0dff0
- acc7e5
- 88b0da
- 6598ce
- 4180c3
- 3369a2
- 28527e
- 1d3b5b
- 112437
- 060d13
Color schemes using #C9DBEE
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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#C9DBEE FAQ
What color is #C9DBEE?
#C9DBEE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 211 degrees, 52% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9DBEE?
#C9DBEE is rgb(201, 219, 238) in RGB, hsl(211, 52%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 8%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9DBEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.85:1.
What colors go well with #C9DBEE?
Its direct complement is #EEDCC9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEC9C9 and #EDEEC9 gives you contrast without the vibration.