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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9DCED — Periwinkle
#C9DCED is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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 #C9DCED
- f4f8fb
- d0e1ef
- adcae4
- 8ab4d8
- 679dcc
- 4486c1
- 356ea0
- 2a567d
- 1e3e5a
- 122536
- 060d13
Color schemes using #C9DCED
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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#C9DCED FAQ
What color is #C9DCED?
#C9DCED is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 50% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9DCED?
#C9DCED is rgb(201, 220, 237) in RGB, hsl(208, 50%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 7%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9DCED?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.94:1.
What colors go well with #C9DCED?
Its direct complement is #EDDAC9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDC9CB and #EDECC9 gives you contrast without the vibration.