analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCCCEA — Periwinkle
#CCCCEA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #CCCCEA
- f4f4fb
- d3d3ed
- b2b2df
- 9090d2
- 6f6fc4
- 4e4eb7
- 3e3e97
- 303076
- 232355
- 151533
- 070712
Color schemes using #CCCCEA
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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#CCCCEA FAQ
What color is #CCCCEA?
#CCCCEA is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 42% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCCCEA?
#CCCCEA is rgb(204, 204, 234) in RGB, hsl(240, 42%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 13%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCCCEA?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.39:1.
What colors go well with #CCCCEA?
Its direct complement is #EAEACC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EADBCC and #DBEACC gives you contrast without the vibration.