analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CDDCEA — Periwinkle
#CDDCEA 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.
#cddcea
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CDDCEA
- f4f7fa
- d3e0ed
- b2c9df
- 91b2d1
- 709bc3
- 4f84b5
- 3f6c96
- 315475
- 233c54
- 152533
- 080d12
Color schemes using #CDDCEA
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
#CDDCEA FAQ
What color is #CDDCEA?
#CDDCEA is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 209 degrees, 41% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CDDCEA?
#CDDCEA is rgb(205, 220, 234) in RGB, hsl(209, 41%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 6%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CDDCEA?
White text on this background reaches 1.4:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.02:1.
What colors go well with #CDDCEA?
Its direct complement is #EADBCD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EACDCD and #EAE9CD gives you contrast without the vibration.