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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CED9EE — Periwinkle
#CED9EE is a light moderately saturated blue sitting at 219° 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 #CED9EE
- f4f6fb
- d1dbef
- aec1e3
- 8ca6d6
- 698bca
- 4670be
- 375b9e
- 2b477b
- 1f3358
- 131f36
- 070b13
Color schemes using #CED9EE
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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#CED9EE FAQ
What color is #CED9EE?
#CED9EE is a shade of periwinkle in the blue family. It has a hue of 219 degrees, 48% saturation and 87% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CED9EE?
#CED9EE is rgb(206, 217, 238) in RGB, hsl(219, 48%, 87%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 9%, 0%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CED9EE?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.78:1.
What colors go well with #CED9EE?
Its direct complement is #EEE3CE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EED3CE and #E9EECE gives you contrast without the vibration.