analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CEC2E5 — Periwinkle
#CEC2E5 is a light moderately saturated purple sitting at 261° 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.
#cec2e5
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CEC2E5
- f6f4fa
- dcd3ec
- c2b3de
- a892d0
- 8d71c2
- 7350b4
- 5e4095
- 493274
- 352454
- 201633
- 0b0812
Color schemes using #CEC2E5
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
#CEC2E5 FAQ
What color is #CEC2E5?
#CEC2E5 is a shade of periwinkle in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 40% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CEC2E5?
#CEC2E5 is rgb(206, 194, 229) in RGB, hsl(261, 40%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 15%, 0%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CEC2E5?
White text on this background reaches 1.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.47:1.
What colors go well with #CEC2E5?
Its direct complement is #D9E5C2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E5E0C2 and #C8E5C2 gives you contrast without the vibration.