analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCBEEA — Periwinkle
#CCBEEA is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 259° 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.
#ccbeea
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CCBEEA
- f6f3fb
- dad0f0
- beade4
- a289d9
- 8766cd
- 6b42c2
- 5734a1
- 44297e
- 311d5a
- 1d1237
- 0a0613
Color schemes using #CCBEEA
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.
Nearby colors
#CCBEEA FAQ
What color is #CCBEEA?
#CCBEEA is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 259 degrees, 51% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCBEEA?
#CCBEEA is rgb(204, 190, 234) in RGB, hsl(259, 51%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 19%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCBEEA?
White text on this background reaches 1.73:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.12:1.
What colors go well with #CCBEEA?
Its direct complement is #DCEABE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAE2BE and #C6EABE gives you contrast without the vibration.