analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CDD2EF — Periwinkle
#CDD2EF is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 231° 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.
#cdd2ef
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CDD2EF
- f3f5fb
- d0d5f0
- acb5e5
- 8895da
- 6575ce
- 4155c3
- 3344a2
- 28357e
- 1d265b
- 111737
- 060813
Color schemes using #CDD2EF
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
#CDD2EF FAQ
What color is #CDD2EF?
#CDD2EF is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 231 degrees, 52% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CDD2EF?
#CDD2EF is rgb(205, 210, 239) in RGB, hsl(231, 52%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 12%, 0%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CDD2EF?
White text on this background reaches 1.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.06:1.
What colors go well with #CDD2EF?
Its direct complement is #EFEACD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EFD9CD and #E3EFCD gives you contrast without the vibration.