analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCCDEA — Periwinkle
#CCCDEA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 238° 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.
#cccdea
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CCCDEA
- f4f4fb
- d3d4ed
- b2b3df
- 9092d2
- 6f72c4
- 4e51b7
- 3e4197
- 303376
- 232455
- 151633
- 070812
Color schemes using #CCCDEA
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
#CCCDEA FAQ
What color is #CCCDEA?
#CCCDEA is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 238 degrees, 42% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCCDEA?
#CCCDEA is rgb(204, 205, 234) in RGB, hsl(238, 42%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 12%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCCDEA?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.49:1.
What colors go well with #CCCDEA?
Its direct complement is #EAE9CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EADACC and #DCEACC gives you contrast without the vibration.