analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CED6DE — Periwinkle
#CED6DE is a light desaturated blue sitting at 210° 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.
#ced6de
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CED6DE
- f6f7f9
- dae0e6
- bec8d3
- a1b1c1
- 859aae
- 69829b
- 556b80
- 435364
- 303c48
- 1d242b
- 0a0d0f
Color schemes using #CED6DE
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
#CED6DE FAQ
What color is #CED6DE?
#CED6DE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 210 degrees, 20% saturation and 84% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CED6DE?
#CED6DE is rgb(206, 214, 222) in RGB, hsl(210, 20%, 84%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 4%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CED6DE?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.3:1.
What colors go well with #CED6DE?
Its direct complement is #DED6CE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DECECE and #DEDECE gives you contrast without the vibration.