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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9EEFD — Lavender
#C9EEFD is a light saturated blue sitting at 197° 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 #C9EEFD
- f0fafe
- c3ecfd
- 96defb
- 68d0fa
- 3bc2f8
- 0eb4f6
- 0796ce
- 0675a0
- 045473
- 033346
- 011219
Color schemes using #C9EEFD
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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#C9EEFD FAQ
What color is #C9EEFD?
#C9EEFD is a shade of lavender in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 93% saturation and 89% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9EEFD?
#C9EEFD is rgb(201, 238, 253) in RGB, hsl(197, 93%, 89%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 6%, 0%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9EEFD?
White text on this background reaches 1.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.13:1.
What colors go well with #C9EEFD?
Its direct complement is #FDD8C9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FDC9D4 and #FDF2C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.