analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CEC5FC — Periwinkle
#CEC5FC is a light saturated blue sitting at 250° 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.
#cec5fc
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CEC5FC
- f3f0fe
- cdc4fc
- a897fa
- 826bf7
- 5d3ef5
- 3712f3
- 2b0bcb
- 21089e
- 180671
- 0e0445
- 050118
Color schemes using #CEC5FC
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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#CEC5FC FAQ
What color is #CEC5FC?
#CEC5FC is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 250 degrees, 90% saturation and 88% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CEC5FC?
#CEC5FC is rgb(206, 197, 252) in RGB, hsl(250, 90%, 88%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 22%, 0%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CEC5FC?
White text on this background reaches 1.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.02:1.
What colors go well with #CEC5FC?
Its direct complement is #F3FCC5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FCEAC5 and #D7FCC5 gives you contrast without the vibration.