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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CDD9E4 — Periwinkle
#CDD9E4 is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 209° 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 #CDD9E4
- f5f7fa
- d7e0e9
- b8c9d9
- 9ab2c8
- 7b9bb8
- 5d83a8
- 4b6c8b
- 3a546c
- 2a3c4e
- 19252f
- 090d11
Color schemes using #CDD9E4
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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#CDD9E4 FAQ
What color is #CDD9E4?
#CDD9E4 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 30% saturation and 85% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CDD9E4?
#CDD9E4 is rgb(205, 217, 228) in RGB, hsl(209, 30%, 85%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 5%, 0%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CDD9E4?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.64:1.
What colors go well with #CDD9E4?
Its direct complement is #E4D8CD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E4CDCE and #E4E4CD gives you contrast without the vibration.