analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCBEEF — Periwinkle
#CCBEEF is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 257° 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.
#ccbeef
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CCBEEF
- f5f3fc
- d8cdf3
- baa8e9
- 9d82e0
- 7f5dd6
- 6237cd
- 4f2bab
- 3e2185
- 2c185f
- 1b0e3a
- 090514
Color schemes using #CCBEEF
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
#CCBEEF FAQ
What color is #CCBEEF?
#CCBEEF is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 257 degrees, 60% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCBEEF?
#CCBEEF is rgb(204, 190, 239) in RGB, hsl(257, 60%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 21%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCBEEF?
White text on this background reaches 1.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.18:1.
What colors go well with #CCBEEF?
Its direct complement is #E1EFBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFE4BE and #C8EFBE gives you contrast without the vibration.