analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CDD5E5 — Periwinkle
#CDD5E5 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 220° 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.
#cdd5e5
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- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CDD5E5
- f5f7fa
- d6ddea
- b7c3da
- 98a9ca
- 798fba
- 5a75aa
- 485f8d
- 394a6e
- 29354f
- 192030
- 090b11
Color schemes using #CDD5E5
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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#CDD5E5 FAQ
What color is #CDD5E5?
#CDD5E5 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 220 degrees, 32% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CDD5E5?
#CDD5E5 is rgb(205, 213, 229) in RGB, hsl(220, 32%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 7%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CDD5E5?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.24:1.
What colors go well with #CDD5E5?
Its direct complement is #E5DDCD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5D1CD and #E1E5CD gives you contrast without the vibration.