analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CCDCEA — Periwinkle
#CCDCEA is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° 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.
#ccdcea
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CCDCEA
- f4f8fb
- d3e1ed
- b2cadf
- 90b3d2
- 6f9cc4
- 4e86b7
- 3e6e97
- 305576
- 233d55
- 152533
- 070d12
Color schemes using #CCDCEA
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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#CCDCEA FAQ
What color is #CCDCEA?
#CCDCEA is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 42% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CCDCEA?
#CCDCEA is rgb(204, 220, 234) in RGB, hsl(208, 42%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 6%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CCDCEA?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.99:1.
What colors go well with #CCDCEA?
Its direct complement is #EADACC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EACCCD and #EAE9CC gives you contrast without the vibration.