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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9E0F2 — Periwinkle
#C9E0F2 is a light saturated blue sitting at 206° 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 #C9E0F2
- f3f8fc
- cde2f3
- a7cdea
- 81b7e1
- 5ca2d7
- 368cce
- 2a73ac
- 205a86
- 174160
- 0e273a
- 050e15
Color schemes using #C9E0F2
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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#C9E0F2 FAQ
What color is #C9E0F2?
#C9E0F2 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 61% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9E0F2?
#C9E0F2 is rgb(201, 224, 242) in RGB, hsl(206, 61%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 7%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9E0F2?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.43:1.
What colors go well with #C9E0F2?
Its direct complement is #F2DBCA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F2CACC and #F2EFCA gives you contrast without the vibration.