analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CEC9ED — Periwinkle
#CEC9ED is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 248° 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 #CEC9ED
- f5f4fb
- d4d0ef
- b4ade4
- 948ad8
- 7467cc
- 5444c1
- 4435a0
- 352a7d
- 261e5a
- 171236
- 080613
Color schemes using #CEC9ED
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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#CEC9ED FAQ
What color is #CEC9ED?
#CEC9ED is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 248 degrees, 50% saturation and 86% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CEC9ED?
#CEC9ED is rgb(206, 201, 237) in RGB, hsl(248, 50%, 86%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 15%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CEC9ED?
White text on this background reaches 1.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.2:1.
What colors go well with #CEC9ED?
Its direct complement is #E8EDC9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EDE0C9 and #D7EDC9 gives you contrast without the vibration.