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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9DBF8 — Periwinkle
#C9DBF8 is a light saturated blue sitting at 217° 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 #C9DBF8
- f1f6fd
- c8daf8
- 9ebff2
- 75a3ed
- 4b87e8
- 226ce2
- 1957bd
- 134493
- 0e316a
- 081e40
- 030a17
Color schemes using #C9DBF8
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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#C9DBF8 FAQ
What color is #C9DBF8?
#C9DBF8 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 77% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9DBF8?
#C9DBF8 is rgb(201, 219, 248) in RGB, hsl(217, 77%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 12%, 0%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9DBF8?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.97:1.
What colors go well with #C9DBF8?
Its direct complement is #F8E6C9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F8CEC9 and #F2F8C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.