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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCC2EA — Periwinkle
#CCC2EA is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 255° 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 #CCC2EA
- f5f4fb
- d8d1ef
- bbaee3
- 9e8bd7
- 8168cb
- 6345bf
- 50369f
- 3f2a7c
- 2d1e59
- 1b1236
- 0a0713
Color schemes using #CCC2EA
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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#CCC2EA FAQ
What color is #CCC2EA?
#CCC2EA is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 255 degrees, 49% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCC2EA?
#CCC2EA is rgb(204, 194, 234) in RGB, hsl(255, 49%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 17%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCC2EA?
White text on this background reaches 1.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.47:1.
What colors go well with #CCC2EA?
Its direct complement is #E0EAC2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EAE0C2 and #CCEAC2 gives you contrast without the vibration.