analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CEC5F2 — Periwinkle
#CEC5F2 is a light saturated blue sitting at 252° 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.
#cec5f2
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CEC5F2
- f4f3fc
- d4ccf3
- b4a6eb
- 9380e2
- 735ad9
- 5333d1
- 4227ae
- 341f88
- 251661
- 170d3b
- 080515
Color schemes using #CEC5F2
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
#CEC5F2 FAQ
What color is #CEC5F2?
#CEC5F2 is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 252 degrees, 63% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CEC5F2?
#CEC5F2 is rgb(206, 197, 242) in RGB, hsl(252, 63%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 19%, 0%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CEC5F2?
White text on this background reaches 1.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.89:1.
What colors go well with #CEC5F2?
Its direct complement is #E9F2C5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #F2E4C5 and #D2F2C5 gives you contrast without the vibration.