analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CECEEE — Periwinkle
#CECEEE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 240° 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 #CECEEE
- f4f4fb
- d1d1ef
- aeaee3
- 8c8cd6
- 6969ca
- 4646be
- 37379e
- 2b2b7b
- 1f1f58
- 131336
- 070713
Color schemes using #CECEEE
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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#CECEEE FAQ
What color is #CECEEE?
#CECEEE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 240 degrees, 48% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CECEEE?
#CECEEE is rgb(206, 206, 238) in RGB, hsl(240, 48%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 13%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CECEEE?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.69:1.
What colors go well with #CECEEE?
Its direct complement is #EEEECE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EEDECE and #DEEECE gives you contrast without the vibration.